Malekai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-leh-kai / /mɑːlɛkaɪ/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
my king (Hebrew); king (Arabic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Malekai is derived from 'melech,' meaning king, reflecting a regal connotation. In Arabic, the name is associated with leadership and authority, as 'malik' translates to king. Both cultures value the concept of kingship, often linking it to strength and nobility.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Malakai
- Malachai
- Malaika
International Variants
- Malik (Arabic)
- Malakai (Hawaiian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Malekai was first seen in the United States in 2005. Malekai has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Malekai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Malekai (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |