Malakhi

Malakhi is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 148 boys in the United States.

Malakhi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malakhi

Malakhi belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malakhi first appears in Social Security records in 1999. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #921 in 2019, and in 2024 148 babies received the name — 2,916 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malakhi in US records

First recorded (US)
1999
Best US rank
#921 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Malakhi in 2024
148
Total since 1880
2,916

Malakhi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2076 in 2020
Babies named Malakhi in 2024
6
Total since 1996
107

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malakhi mean?

The meaning of Malakhi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malakhi a boy or girl name?

Malakhi is a boy name. In 2024, 148 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malakhi?

Malakhi comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malakhi?

Malakhi first appears in US records in 1999. Its best-ever ranking was #921 in 2019, and 148 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].