Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Malikhi

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,582 (2009)

Total Babies

302

5-Yr Trend

-48%

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#4582

Peak Rank

302

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malikhi

Malikhi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 21 Malikhis were born — ranking #4,582 that year. As of 2026, Malikhi ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-48%). In total, more than 302 Malikhis 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 Malikhi

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

Maliki
Malakai
Mollica
Molokai
Malika
Malec
Milica
Meloche
Malaco
Melica
Malek
Moloch

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malikhi

What does the name Malikhi mean?

Malikhi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malikhi in 2026?

In 2026, Malikhi ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Malikhi most popular?

Malikhi reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,582 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Malikhi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malikhi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malikhi include Calem, Jariah, Cobin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malikhi

Malikhi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 302 births in the dataset. Malikhi's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,582. Use the chart and map above to compare Malikhi'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.