Malachi: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAL-uh-ky · 3 syllables
Malachi means “my messenger”, from Hebrew.
From Latin Malachias, from Ancient Greek (Malakhias), from Hebrew (mal'achi, mal aki, literally “my messenger”), singular form of (mal'akh, “angel; messenger; ambassadors”) with first-person singular personal pronoun as possessor.
- Meaning
- my messenger
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MAL-uh-ky
- US rank (2025)
- #134
- US babies a year
- about 2,452 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Malachi?
Malachi was the #134 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,701 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #134 |
| England & Wales | #318 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Northern Ireland | #252 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| Canada | #287 |
| Australia | #222 |
How old are people named Malachi?
Half of US adults named Malachi are older than 22; most are between 18 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Malachi
What does the name Malachi mean?
Malachi means “my messenger”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Malachi?
Malachi is pronounced MAL-uh-ky.
How popular is the name Malachi?
Malachi was the #134 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,701 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Malachi?
Half of US adults named Malachi are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 39.