Malaki
Malaki is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My messenger or my angel.
Origin and history
Malaki is a modern variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Malachi, meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel'. While Malachi has deep scriptural roots, this phonetic spelling became more visible in the U.S. during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It offers a contemporary look while preserving traditional biblical origins.
Popularity in the United States
4,786 babies in the United States have been named Malaki since 1880. It ranks #1777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1137.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.5 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- TN (5.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,838 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,937 |
| 2020-2029 | 891 |
Nicknames
Mal, Kai
Fun facts
- Malaki simplifies the traditional '-chi' ending of Malachi to reflect its spoken pronunciation in English.
- The name gained steady ground in the United States alongside the broader trend of modernizing biblical names.