Boy · #5,125 in 2026

Malachite

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

Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, with the formula Cu2CO3(OH)2. This opaque, green-banded mineral crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, and most often forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses, in fractures and deep, underground spaces, where the water table and hydrothermal fluids provide the means for chemical precipitation.

Current Rank

#5,125

Peak Rank

#4,217 (2023)

Total Babies

113

5-Yr Trend

+155%

2017

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4217

Peak Rank

113

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malachite

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The entrance to the Neolithic era malachite mine complex on the Great Orme , Wales The stone's name derives (via Latin : molochītis , Middle French : melochite , and Middle English melochites ) from Greek Μολοχίτης λίθος molochites lithos , "mallow-green stone", from μολόχη molochē , variant of μαλάχη malāchē , "mallow". The mineral was given this name due to its resemblance to the leaves of the mallow plant . Copper (Cu 2+ ) gives malachite its green color. Malachite was mined from deposits near the Isthmus of Suez and the Sinai as early as 4000 BCE. It was extensively mined at the Great Orme

The Story of Malachite

Malachite first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 25 Malachites were born — ranking #4,217 that year. As of 2026, Malachite ranks #5,125 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+155% over the past five years). In total, more than 113 Malachites have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Malachite

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

Malahide
Melanite
Melilot
Mullet
Militate
Maliseet
Molest
Millet
Megahit
Melot
Mallette
Milot

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malachite

What does the name Malachite mean?

How popular is Malachite in 2026?

In 2026, Malachite ranks #5,125 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Malachite most popular?

Malachite reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,217 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Malachite a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malachite?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malachite include Marsel, Kaled, Kasra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malachite

Malachite is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 113 births in the dataset. Malachite's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,217. Use the chart and map above to compare Malachite'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.