Boy nameCurrently #2,293 in the USRising
Malachai
3 syllablesPeak year: 20228 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malachai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Malachai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malachai |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 62 |
Malachai through the decades
- Malachai peaked in 2022, when 78 babies were named Malachai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malachai has risen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malachai currently ranks #2,293 in the US and is on the rise.