Malikhi
Every Malikhi since 2002 — 313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malikhi
Malikhi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,491 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 313 American babies have been named Malikhi. Its peak came in 2009, when 21 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 Malikhi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malikhi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,491 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,502 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,054 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,766 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,215 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,880 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,481 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,581 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,968 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,580 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,186 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,329 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,360 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,767 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,641 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,688 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,289 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,923 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,984 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,194 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,017 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,446 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,938 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malikhi in 2025?
Malikhi ranked #7,491 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malikhi?
313 babies have been named Malikhi in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malikhi most popular?
Malikhi peaked in 2009, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Malikhi a boy or girl name?
Malikhi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malikhi rising or falling?
Malikhi has been roughly stable over the past decade.