Malachai Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAL-uh-kai / /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/Hebrew; English
Meaning
messenger of God (Hebrew); variant of Malachi (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
Malachai is derived from the Hebrew name Mal'akhi, which appears in the Bible as a prophet. In English-speaking cultures, it has been adopted as a variant spelling of Malachi, reflecting the name's biblical roots and significance.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Malachi
- Malakai
- Malachy
International Variants
- Malachai (English)
- Malachy (Irish)
- Malachi (Hebrew)
Famous people named Malachai
Malachai Constant — character in Kurt Vonnegut's works.
Malachai (Mal) Smith — American football player.
Fictional characters named Malachai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Malachai was first seen in the United States in 1991. Malachai has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Malachai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Malachai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 7 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 62 |