Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Malakyi

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

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#9,599 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2016

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#9599

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malakyi

Malakyi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 7 Malakyis were born — ranking #9,599 that year. As of 2026, Malakyi ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Malakyis 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 Malakyi

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

Malakai
Malacca
Maliki
Meloche
Malachi
Malawi
Malachy
Mulkey
Mulki
Molucca
Malac
Milky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malakyi

What does the name Malakyi mean?

Malakyi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malakyi in 2026?

In 2026, Malakyi ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Malakyi most popular?

Malakyi reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #9,599 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Malakyi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malakyi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malakyi include Damaine, Abiola, Shaker. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malakyi

Malakyi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Malakyi's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #9,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Malakyi'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.