Is Malachi a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Malachi is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Malachi?

It’s currently ranked #145 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Malachi?

MAL-uh-kye · IPA: //ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ//

Malachi Boy

Popularity: #145 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew

Meaning

My messenger; My angel

Historical & Cultural Background

Malachi is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'mal'akhi', meaning 'my messenger'. It is most commonly associated with the last book of the Old Testament in the Bible, which is traditionally attributed to a prophet named Malachi. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Malachi has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Malachai
Malakhi

International Variants

Malachie (French)
Malachai (English)

Famous people named Malachi

Malachi Crunch, an American football player known for his contributions to the sport.

Malachi Favors, an American musician and member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

Malachi Martin, an Irish-American writer and theologian known for his controversial works on the Catholic Church.

Malachi O'Doherty, a Northern Irish journalist and author recognized for his commentary on political issues.

Fictional characters named Malachi

Malachi is a character in the film 'The Prophecy', where he is portrayed as an angelic figure.

Malachi is a character in the video game series 'The Binding of Isaac', known for his unique abilities.

Sibling Suggestions

Micah Elijah Isaiah Zachariah Josiah Nehemiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Malachi was first seen in the United States in 1880. Malachi has ranked as high as #268 nationally which occurred in 2006 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Malachi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Malachi (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	262	11%
CA	199	9%
FL	183	8%
GA	130	6%
NC	102	4%
OH	93	4%
PA	82	4%
TN	79	3%
NY	75	3%
VA	75	3%
AL	71	3%
IN	69	3%
IL	68	3%
MI	65	3%
WI	52	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	10
1881	5
1882	8
1885	7
1886	8
1887	7
1888	7
1889	6
1890	8
1891	5
1892	5
1894	6
1897	6
1900	5
1902	8
1903	5
1904	6
1905	5
1907	5
1908	10
1909	7
1910	12
1911	6
1912	17
1913	21
1914	13
1915	19
1916	13
1917	18
1918	14
1919	23
1920	21
1921	18
1922	26
1923	16
1924	20
1925	22
1926	22
1927	17
1928	13
1929	10
1930	18
1931	12
1932	13
1933	22
1934	18
1935	21
1936	12
1937	15
1938	19
1939	22
1940	24
1941	16
1942	22
1943	17
1944	11
1945	12
1946	25
1947	14
1948	23
1949	19
1950	20
1951	18
1952	17
1953	11
1954	14
1955	13
1956	20
1957	15
1958	16
1959	11
1960	11
1961	17
1962	16
1963	5
1964	13
1965	8
1966	5
1967	5
1968	11
1969	17
1970	24
1971	31
1972	20
1973	31
1974	35
1975	53
1976	44
1977	49
1978	41
1979	62
1980	62
1981	44
1982	51
1983	68
1984	67
1985	75
1986	83
1987	92
1988	90
1989	114
1990	119
1991	149
1992	178
1993	247
1994	271
1995	359
1996	414
1997	505
1998	577
1999	706
2000	767
2001	1,325
2002	1,673
2003	1,919
2004	2,246
2005	2,553
2006	2,776
2007	2,710
2008	2,457
2009	2,352
2010	2,415
2011	2,351
2012	2,326
2013	2,335
2014	2,397
2015	2,601
2016	2,634
2017	2,546
2018	2,510
2019	2,453
2020	2,400
2021	2,320
2022	2,303
2023	2,478
2024	2,404