Boy · #2,109 in 2026

Malachai

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

Current Rank

#2,109

Peak Rank

#1,965 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+24%

1991

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#1965

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malachai

Malachai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 78 Malachais were born — ranking #1,965 that year. As of 2026, Malachai ranks #2,109 for baby boys with 71 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Malachais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Malachai

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

Malecha
Malachi
Malachy
Militia
Malaysia
Malasia
Mullaney
Molokai
Malacia
Mullany
Mullally
Milici

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malachai

What does the name Malachai mean?

Malachai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malachai in 2026?

In 2026, Malachai ranks #2,109 among boys' names in the U.S., with 71 babies given the name that year.

When was Malachai most popular?

Malachai reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,965 that year with 78 babies given the name.

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

Malachai has historically been most popular in Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malachai.

Is Malachai a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malachai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malachai include Terrace, Jedd, Kofi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malachai

Malachai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Malachai's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,965. Use the chart and map above to compare Malachai'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.