Malikai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmal-ih-kai / /mælɪˈkaɪ/Hebrew; Arabic; English
Meaning
Hebrew: my king; Arabic: king; English: variant of Malachi
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Malikai is derived from Malachi, meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel.' In Arabic, the name signifies 'king,' reflecting a sense of leadership and authority. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking cultures as a modern variant.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Malakai
- Malachai
- Malik
International Variants
- Malik (Arabic)
- Malakai (Hawaiian)
Famous people named Malikai
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Fictional characters named Malikai
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Malikai was first seen in the United States in 1997. Malikai has ranked as high as #1245 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Malikai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Malikai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | |
| TX | 18 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 73 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 66 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 84 |
| 2017 | 109 |
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 132 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 148 |
| 2023 | 148 |
| 2024 | 144 |