Malikai
Every Malikai since 1997 — 2,088 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malikai
Malikai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,416 in 2025 with 129 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 2,088 American babies have been named Malikai. Its peak came in 2022, when 148 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 Malikai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malikai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 129 | #1,416 |
| 2024 | — | — | 144 | #1,334 |
| 2023 | — | — | 148 | #1,298 |
| 2022 | — | — | 148 | #1,292 |
| 2021 | — | — | 117 | #1,521 |
| 2020 | — | — | 144 | #1,277 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,097 | 132 | #1,361 |
| 2018 | — | — | 103 | #1,599 |
| 2017 | — | — | 109 | #1,521 |
| 2016 | — | — | 84 | #1,807 |
| 2015 | — | — | 77 | #1,904 |
| 2014 | — | — | 66 | #2,109 |
| 2013 | — | — | 63 | #2,130 |
| 2012 | — | — | 71 | #2,000 |
| 2011 | — | — | 59 | #2,222 |
| 2010 | — | — | 50 | #2,498 |
| 2009 | — | — | 73 | #1,952 |
| 2008 | — | — | 68 | #2,049 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51 | #2,495 |
| 2006 | — | — | 55 | #2,304 |
| 2005 | — | — | 50 | #2,351 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,271 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26 | #3,494 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,733 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,612 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malikai in 2025?
Malikai ranked #1,416 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malikai?
2,088 babies have been named Malikai in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malikai most popular?
Malikai peaked in 2022, when 148 newborns received the name.
Is Malikai a boy or girl name?
Malikai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malikai rising or falling?
Malikai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.