Malachai
Every Malachai since 1991 — 1,486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malachai
Malachai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,467 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,486 American babies have been named Malachai. Its peak came in 2022, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malachai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malachai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,467 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,301 |
| 2023 | 75 | #2,023 |
| 2022 | 78 | #1,975 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,268 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,359 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,279 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,779 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,205 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,871 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,198 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,192 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,879 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,617 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,163 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2,309 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2,646 |
| 2008 | 71 | #1,997 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,155 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,340 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,029 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,727 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,170 |
| 2002 | 48 | #2,214 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,773 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,866 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,789 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malachai in 2025?
Malachai ranked #2,467 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malachai?
1,486 babies have been named Malachai in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malachai most popular?
Malachai peaked in 2022, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Malachai a boy or girl name?
Malachai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malachai rising or falling?
Malachai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.