Malakai Boy

Popularity: #222 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-lah-kai / /mɑːləˈkaɪ/

Hebrew; Hawaiian

Meaning

Hebrew: messenger of God; Hawaiian: the brave one

Historical & Cultural Background

Malakai is a variant of the name Malachi, which has roots in Hebrew scripture, meaning 'my messenger.' The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the United States. In Hawaiian culture, it reflects qualities of bravery and strength. The name has been embraced in modern times, often associated with a unique and contemporary flair.

Trend Summary

Malakai has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

MalachiMiloKaiKoaZakaiZeke

Variants

  • Malakai
  • Malachai

International Variants

  • Malachai (English)
  • Malakai (Hawaiian)

Famous people named Malakai

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Fictional characters named Malakai

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Sibling Suggestions

MakaiKaimanaNoahIsaiahElijahJosiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Malakai was first seen in the United States in 1988. Malakai has ranked as high as #397 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Malakai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Malakai (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 233
16%
TX 201
14%
FL 106
7%
NC 59
4%
AZ 52
4%
WA 51
3%
IN 44
3%
GA 44
3%
NY 41
3%
OH 41
3%
PA 40
3%
IL 38
3%
TN 38
3%
MO 32
2%
VA 32
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19887
19907
19916
19925
19938
19946
199520
199619
199711
199830
199924
200031
2001111
2002180
2003191
2004236
2005282
2006296
2007323
2008395
2009398
2010443
2011383
2012454
2013470
2014545
2015600
2016732
2017813
2018838
20191,078
20201,187
20211,390
20221,526
20231,575
20241,537