Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Melachi

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#7,187 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#7187

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melachi

Melachi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 11 Melachis were born — ranking #7,187 that year. As of 2026, Melachi ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 83 Melachis 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 Melachi

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

Malachi
Malachy
Melanie
Melony
Melany
Melani
Milici
Malecha
Mullaney
Mullany
Mullally
Mullaly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melachi

What does the name Melachi mean?

Melachi 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 Melachi in 2026?

In 2026, Melachi ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Melachi most popular?

Melachi reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #7,187 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Melachi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Melachi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melachi include Marrell, Romy, Artrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melachi

Melachi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 83 births in the dataset. Melachi's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #7,187. Use the chart and map above to compare Melachi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.