Malakhi
boy name#1436 in 2025Malakhi entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #919 in 2019, ranks #1436 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1999–2025
#1436
rank today
#919
peak (2019)
125
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6042 |
| 2000s | #2739 |
| 2010s | #1355 |
| 2020s | #1205 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malakhi has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Malakhi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malakhi is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malakhi in 2025?
- Malakhi ranks #1436 among US boy names in 2025, with 125 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malakhi most popular?
- Malakhi peaked in 2019, reaching #919 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malakhi with classmates?
- Malakhi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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