Malachi
Malachi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My messenger or my angel.
Origin and history
Malachi is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel'. It is the name of the final prophet in the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. In the United States, it has experienced a steady surge in popularity since the late 20th century, becoming a well-established modern favorite.
Popularity in the United States
65,758 babies in the United States have been named Malachi since 1880. It ranks #424 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #150.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.2 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- FL (7 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 58 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 51 |
| 1910-1920 | 156 |
| 1920-1930 | 185 |
| 1930-1940 | 172 |
| 1940-1950 | 183 |
| 1950-1960 | 155 |
| 1960-1970 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 390 |
| 1980-1990 | 746 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,525 |
| 2000-2010 | 20,780 |
| 2010-2019 | 24,588 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,631 |
Famous people named Malachi
- Malachi Richardson: Basketball player
- Malachi Flynn: Basketball player
- Malachi Throne: Actor
Nicknames
Mal, Kai
Fun facts
- Malachi is traditional credited as the writer of the Book of Malachi, the last book of the Nevi'im and the Old Testament.
- While historically rare in early American records, Malachi gained significant popularity starting in the 1980s and 1990s.