Boy · #1,369 in 2026

Malaki

Meleke, also transliterated melekeh or malaki, is a lithologic type of white, coarsely-crystalline, thickly bedded-limestone found in the Judaean Mountains in the West Bank. It has been used in the traditional architecture of Jerusalem since ancient times, especially in Herodian architecture.

Current Rank
#1,369
Peak Rank
#783 (2007)
Total Babies
5K
5-Yr Trend
-13%
2011
First Year
2011
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#16763
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malaki

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

Meleke, also transliterated melekeh or malaki, is a lithologic type of white, coarsely-crystalline, thickly bedded-limestone found in the Judaean Mountains in the West Bank. It has been used in the traditional architecture of Jerusalem since ancient times, especially in Herodian architecture.

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Origin & history
Stonemasons in Jerusalem (Old postcard). Used as a building material since ancient times, this "royal stone" has been of great importance to the history of the city of Jerusalem . When it is first exposed to the air it can be soft enough to be cut with a knife, but exposed to the air it hardens to make a stone of considerable durability, useful for building. Hundreds of caverns, cisterns , tombs and aqueducts in Jerusalem have been excavated from this stone. According to a long-standing legend, " Zedekiah's Cave ", a large ancient meleke cave/ quarry near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old C

The Story of Malaki

Malaki first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 278 Malakis were born — ranking #783 that year. As of 2026, Malaki ranks #1,369 for baby boys with 139 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 5K Malakis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Malaki

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

  • Maliki
  • Meloche
  • Malarkey
  • Malarky
  • Malacca
  • Mullarkey
  • Mulkey
  • Melaka
  • Mulki
  • Molucca
  • Malaco
  • Milky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaki

What does the name Malaki mean?
Meleke, also transliterated melekeh or malaki, is a lithologic type of white, coarsely-crystalline, thickly bedded-limestone found in the Judaean Mountains in the West Bank. It has been used in the traditional architecture of Jerusalem since ancient times, especially in Herodian architecture.
How popular is Malaki in 2026?
In 2026, Malaki ranks #1,369 among boys' names in the U.S., with 139 babies given the name that year.
When was Malaki most popular?
Malaki reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #783 that year with 278 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Malaki most popular?
Malaki has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Montana, New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malaki.
Is Malaki a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Malaki is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Malaki?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malaki include Ishmael, Laurel, Debra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Malaki

Malaki is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Malaki's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #783. Use the chart and map above to compare Malaki'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.