Malichi
Every Malichi since 1994 — 522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malichi
Malichi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,207 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 522 American babies have been named Malichi. Its peak came in 2004, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Malichi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malichi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,207 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,500 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,382 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,562 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,551 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,604 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,713 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,975 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,967 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,435 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,896 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,995 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,410 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,803 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,858 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,770 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,992 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,196 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,314 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,740 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,890 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,828 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,735 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,626 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,611 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malichi in 2025?
Malichi ranked #13,207 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malichi?
522 babies have been named Malichi in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malichi most popular?
Malichi peaked in 2004, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Malichi a boy or girl name?
Malichi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malichi rising or falling?
Malichi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.