Boy nameCurrently #149 in the USSteady
Malachi
MAL-uh-ky//ˈmæləkaɪ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20067 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
My messenger
Malachi comes from the Hebrew meaning 'my messenger', and is the name of the final book of the Old Testament, attributed to a prophet who called Israel back to faithfulness. Its rhythmic, biblical strength has made it an increasingly popular modern choice.
Malachi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malachi |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 24 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 53 |
| 1976 | 44 |
| 1977 | 49 |
| 1978 | 41 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 62 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 51 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 67 |
| 1985 | 75 |
| 1986 | 83 |
| 1987 | 92 |
| 1988 | 90 |
| 1989 | 114 |
| 1990 | 119 |
| 1991 | 154 |
| 1992 | 178 |
| 1993 | 253 |
| 1994 | 276 |
| 1995 | 367 |
| 1996 | 414 |
| 1997 | 515 |
| 1998 | 588 |
| 1999 | 706 |
| 2000 | 777 |
| 2001 | 1,335 |
| 2002 | 1,686 |
| 2003 | 1,925 |
| 2004 | 2,261 |
| 2005 | 2,571 |
| 2006 | 2,790 |
| 2007 | 2,720 |
| 2008 | 2,462 |
| 2009 | 2,363 |
| 2010 | 2,423 |
| 2011 | 2,360 |
| 2012 | 2,335 |
| 2013 | 2,345 |
| 2014 | 2,407 |
| 2015 | 2,617 |
| 2016 | 2,643 |
| 2017 | 2,553 |
| 2018 | 2,519 |
| 2019 | 2,463 |
| 2020 | 2,405 |
| 2021 | 2,328 |
| 2022 | 2,303 |
| 2023 | 2,486 |
| 2024 | 2,410 |
Malachi through the decades
- Malachi peaked in 2006, when 2,790 babies were named Malachi in the US.
- The 2010s were Malachi's strongest decade, averaging 2,467 births a year.
- Malachi currently ranks #149 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Mal
Variants & spellings
Malachy