Malaki

Malaki - A very unique male name

Malaki appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #1805. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Malaki and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Malaki? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Malaki. The baby boy name Malaki was given to 118 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1213 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,426 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Malaki peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 799.

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Malaki is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Malaki is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #404 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,364.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Malaki is where you live.

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Malaki origin and meaning

Respelling of Malachi (Hebrew, Biblical)

Malachi is Hebrew for 'my messenger' or 'my angel'; Malaki is its phonetic respelling

Malaki re-spells the Old Testament prophet's name Malachi to match its spoken sound and to set it apart. It appeared in 2001 and peaked in 2007. A plain phonetic respelling carries the original's attested meaning.

Attested etymology

Malaki is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Malaki, pop culture references for the name Malaki and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Malaki

We've found the following names that sound similar to Malaki, sorted by popularity.

Miles / Malachi / Myles / Malik / Malakai / Malakhi / Malek / Melissa / Malique / Malikai /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Malaki

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Malaki a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Malaki?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAL-ah-ky · /ˈmæləkaɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Malachi — The standard biblical spelling; a separate established name.
• Malakai — A longer respelling.
• Malachai — Occasional blended spelling.

Nicknames: Kai

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Malaki gives parents the prophet's name in the spelling they actually pronounce — biblical substance with a contemporary look.

Worth knowing

• Three spellings (Malachi, Malaki, Malakai) split the same name; expect paperwork mix-ups.