Malikai
boy name#1409 in 2025Malikai entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #1271 in 2020, ranks #1409 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1997–2025
#1409
rank today
#1271
peak (2020)
129
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8110 |
| 2000s | #3212 |
| 2010s | #1902 |
| 2020s | #1352 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malikai has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Malikai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malikai is a kid of about 7 — 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 Malikai in 2025?
- Malikai ranks #1409 among US boy names in 2025, with 129 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malikai most popular?
- Malikai peaked in 2020, reaching #1271 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malikai with classmates?
- Malikai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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