Boy nameCurrently #233 in the USRising
Malakai
3 syllablesPeak year: 20237 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malakai'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.
Malakai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malakai |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 180 |
| 2003 | 191 |
| 2004 | 236 |
| 2005 | 282 |
| 2006 | 301 |
| 2007 | 329 |
| 2008 | 400 |
| 2009 | 398 |
| 2010 | 443 |
| 2011 | 383 |
| 2012 | 454 |
| 2013 | 470 |
| 2014 | 545 |
| 2015 | 600 |
| 2016 | 737 |
| 2017 | 813 |
| 2018 | 838 |
| 2019 | 1,084 |
| 2020 | 1,193 |
| 2021 | 1,395 |
| 2022 | 1,533 |
| 2023 | 1,581 |
| 2024 | 1,543 |
Malakai through the decades
- Malakai peaked in 2023, when 1,581 babies were named Malakai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malakai has risen 183% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malakai currently ranks #233 in the US and is on the rise.