Boy nameCurrently #1,312 in the USSteady
Malakhi
3 syllablesPeak year: 20197 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malakhi'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.
Malakhi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malakhi |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 94 |
| 2008 | 95 |
| 2009 | 129 |
| 2010 | 92 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 132 |
| 2016 | 180 |
| 2017 | 173 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2019 | 238 |
| 2020 | 194 |
| 2021 | 171 |
| 2022 | 183 |
| 2023 | 183 |
| 2024 | 148 |
Malakhi through the decades
- Malakhi peaked in 2019, when 238 babies were named Malakhi in the US.
- The 2020s were Malakhi's strongest decade, averaging 176 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malakhi has risen 81% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malakhi currently ranks #1,312 in the US and is holding steady.