Malakhai
Every Malakhai since 2002 — 433 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malakhai
Malakhai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,720 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 433 American babies have been named Malakhai. Its peak came in 2023, when 42 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 Malakhai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malakhai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,720 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,039 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,982 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,588 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,102 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,228 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,316 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,693 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,954 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,420 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,996 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,362 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,359 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,393 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,087 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,288 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,422 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,273 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,926 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,631 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,614 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malakhai in 2025?
Malakhai ranked #3,720 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malakhai?
433 babies have been named Malakhai in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malakhai most popular?
Malakhai peaked in 2023, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Malakhai a boy or girl name?
Malakhai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malakhai rising or falling?
Malakhai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.