Malakai
Malakai is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My messenger or my angel.
Origin and history
Malakai is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the biblical name Malachi. In Hebrew, the name translates to 'my messenger' or 'my angel'. It has surged in popularity in the United States in recent decades as a contemporary alternative to classic biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
17,830 babies in the United States have been named Malakai since 1880. It ranks #879 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #235.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- WA (3.8 %)
- AZ (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,443 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,360 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,884 |
Famous people named Malakai
- Malakai Black: professional wrestler
Nicknames
Kai, Mal
Fun facts
- Malakai is a contemporary variant of Malachi that highlights the popular 'Kai' ending.
- The name has seen significant growth in the United States, ranking among the top 250 names for boys in recent years.