Malachi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Malachi is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Malachi?
Malachi is spelled M-A-L-A-C-H-I. The name has 7 letters.
Malachi at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- My messenger.
- Origin
- Malachi is derived from a Hebrew name commonly understood to mean “my messenger” or “my angel.”
- Pronunciation
- MAL-uh-kye · 3 syllables
Malachi Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#134
Recorded Births2,692
- Girls usage rose 3,370 places to #10,107 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 15 places to #134 and recorded 268 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Malachi Mean?
My messenger.
Origin: Malachi is derived from a Hebrew name commonly understood to mean “my messenger” or “my angel.”
How Do You Pronounce Malachi?
PronunciationMAL-uh-kye
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Malachi?
- History
- The name Malachi is associated with a figure regarded as a prophet in religious texts rooted in Judaic tradition.
Malachi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,692 | #134 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,424 | #149 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,482 | #146 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,307 | #161 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,324 | #167 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,402 | #156 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,454 | #160 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,514 | #154 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,549 | #153 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9 | #10,859 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,634 | #154 |
| 2015 | Girls | 16 | #7,266 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,602 | #158 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,400 | #178 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
When Was Malachi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
2,776 recorded births
National rank #150
2007 · Boys
2,710 recorded births
National rank #155
2025 · Boys
2,692 recorded births
National rank #134
2016 · Boys
2,634 recorded births
National rank #154
Where Malachi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #70 | 148 |
| AL | #73 | 65 |
| MS | #79 | 33 |
| NC | #93 | 130 |
| MI | #93 | 100 |
| LA | #96 | 51 |
| OK | #96 | 45 |
| MO | #98 | 66 |