Malakai: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAL-uh-ky · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Fijian Malakai and Tongan Malakai, equivalent to English Malachi.
- Origin
- Polynesian, English
- Pronunciation
- MAL-uh-ky
- US rank (2025)
- #213
- US babies a year
- about 1,544 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Malakai?
Malakai was the #213 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,657 babies. It’s rising: up 215% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #213 |
| England & Wales | #456 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #360 |
| Australia | #108 |
How old are people named Malakai?
Half of US adults named Malakai are older than 21; most are between 18 and 28. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Malakai
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Malakai
How do you pronounce Malakai?
Malakai is pronounced MAL-uh-ky.
How popular is the name Malakai?
Malakai was the #213 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,657 babies. It’s rising: up 215% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Malakai?
Half of US adults named Malakai are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 28.