Boy · #7,700 in 2026

Malakye

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

Current Rank

#7,700

Peak Rank

#2,478 (2011)

Total Babies

523

5-Yr Trend

-52%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#2478

Peak Rank

523

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malakye

Malakye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 50 Malakyes were born — ranking #2,478 that year. As of 2026, Malakye ranks #7,700 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-52%). In total, more than 523 Malakyes 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+

No data

Names that sound like Malakye

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

Molokai
Maliki
Malacca
Mullock
Molucca
Milica
Melica
Malika
Meloche
Mullick
Mollica
Malaga

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malakye

What does the name Malakye mean?

Malakye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malakye in 2026?

In 2026, Malakye ranks #7,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Malakye most popular?

Malakye reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,478 that year with 50 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Malakye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malakye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malakye include Dellis, Joaquim, Kellis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malakye

Malakye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 523 births in the dataset. Malakye's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,478. Use the chart and map above to compare Malakye'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.