Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Malacai

Name: Popularity of the name Malacai in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Malacai, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#5,788 (2017)

Total Babies

164

5-Yr Trend

-15%

2003

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#5788

Peak Rank

164

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malacai

The earliest SSA record of Malacai as a baby boy name dates back to 2003, when 7 babies received it. 2017 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Malacai — #5,788 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 49% of all recorded Malacais. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 164 Malacais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Malacai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malacai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Malachi
Malakai
Malachai
Malaca
Molokai
Millikan
Mulliken
Mullikin
Mullican
Maliki
Malakoff
Moluccan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malacai

What does the name Malacai mean?

Malacai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malacai in 2026?

In 2026, Malacai ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Malacai most popular?

Malacai reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #5,788 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Malacai most popular?

Malacai has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malacai.

Is Malacai a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Malacai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Malacai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malacai include Bolton, Garvey, Franciszek. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malacai

Malacai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 164 births in the dataset. Malacai's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #5,788. Use the chart and map above to compare Malacai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.