Malakai Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Malakai is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Malakai?
Malakai is spelled M-A-L-A-K-A-I. The name has 7 letters.
Malakai at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Malakai is considered a variant of Malachi, which derives from Hebrew meaning “my messenger” or “my angel.”
- Origin
- Malakai is a variant spelling of Malachi, a name with roots in Hebrew tradition.
- Pronunciation
- MAL-uh-kai · 3 syllables
Malakai Popularity in 2025
Rank#213
Recorded Births1,657
- Boys usage rose 19 places to #213 and recorded 112 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 Malakai Mean?
Malakai is considered a variant of Malachi, which derives from Hebrew meaning “my messenger” or “my angel.”
Origin: Malakai is a variant spelling of Malachi, a name with roots in Hebrew tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Malakai?
PronunciationMAL-uh-kai
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Malakai?
- History
- The name Malachi appears in the Hebrew Bible as a prophet's name. Malakai is used as a modern alternative spelling in contemporary English-speaking contexts.
Malakai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,657 | #213 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,545 | #232 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,576 | #226 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,527 | #231 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,392 | #255 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,187 | #285 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,078 | #312 |
| 2018 | Boys | 839 | #383 |
| 2017 | Boys | 815 | #390 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 732 | #426 |
| 2015 | Boys | 600 | #491 |
| 2014 | Boys | 545 | #511 |
| 2013 | Boys | 470 | #562 |
| 2012 | Boys | 454 | #568 |
| 2011 | Boys | 384 | #620 |
| 2010 | Boys | 443 | #574 |
| 2009 | Boys | 398 | #629 |
When Was Malakai 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.
2025 · Boys
1,657 recorded births
National rank #213
2023 · Boys
1,576 recorded births
National rank #226
2024 · Boys
1,545 recorded births
National rank #232
2022 · Boys
1,527 recorded births
National rank #231
Where Malakai 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #22 | 25 |
| NM | #99 | 19 |
| ID | #125 | 20 |
| OR | #135 | 30 |
| ME | #139 | 9 |
| CA | #168 | 231 |
| FL | #171 | 128 |
| NV | #171 | 17 |