Boy name · Hebrew
Malakai
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: variant of Malachi, my messengerMalakai is a boy's name that is of Hebrew origin: variant of Malachi, my messenger. It is used in English.
- Meaning
- Variant of Malachi, my messenger
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #213 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Malakai
As a boy's name, Malakai is of Hebrew origin: variant of Malachi, my messenger. It is used in English.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
How popular is Malakai?
- US rank in 2025
- #213
- 1,657 babies, 970 per million boys
- Best rank
- #213 in 2025
- 1,657 babies that year
- Babies since 1988
- At least 17,830
- Years with under 5 are not listed
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| 1890s | 0 per million |
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| 1980s | 0 per million |
| 1990s | 7 per million |
| 2000s | 122 per million |
| 2010s | 338 per million |
| 2020s | 857 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #427 | #391 | #383 | #312 | #285 | #255 | #231 | #226 | #232 | #213 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Malakai
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- MalachiMy messenger (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Malakai
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- MasakiProper tree (depends on kanji) (Japanese, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AngelaMessenger, angel (Greek, girl)
- AliyahVariant of Aaliyah, high, lofty, sublime (Arabic, girl)
- AngelinaMessenger (Greek, girl)
- CelineVariant of Céline, from Caelinus, from Caelius or caelum, heaven (Latin, girl)
- ElianVariant of names beginning with Eli, such as Elijah (Hebrew, boy)
- AilanyVariant of Ailani, possibly Hawaiian, to rule as chief (Hawaiian, girl)
- AmayaVariant of Amaia, Basque for the end (Basque, girl)
- AngelineAngel, messenger (Greek, girl)
- ArlethVariant of Arlette, from Herleva, possibly army and legacy (Germanic, girl)
- AvaVariant of Eve, life; in Persian, voice (Hebrew, girl)
- AydenVariant of Aidan, little fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- EithanVariant of Ethan, firm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- JazielVariant of Jaasiel, God is my maker (Hebrew, boy)
- LillyVariant of Lily, the flower (English, girl)
- NorahVariant of Nora, short form of Honora or Eleanor (Latin, girl)
Middle names for Malakai
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
- AbelBreath (Hebrew, boy)
- BenSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- EthanFirm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- IbrahimFather of many nations (Hebrew, boy)
Malakai: common questions
What does the name Malakai mean?
Malakai is of Hebrew origin: variant of Malachi, my messenger. Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Malakai a boy or girl name?
Malakai is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Malakai come from?
Malakai is of Hebrew origin: variant of Malachi, my messenger. Today it is used in English.
How popular is the name Malakai?
Malakai ranked #213 in the US in 2025, with 1,657 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Malakai?
Forms of Malakai with the same meaning and origin include Malachi (English).
What middle names go with Malakai?
Middle names that flow well with Malakai include Basil, Clark, Dale, Finn and Hugh. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.