Malakai

Rank 231st Boy Name

In 2022, the name Malakai was 231st most popular baby name for boys and 438th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,526 babies were named Malakai in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,203 babies in the United States were named Malakai. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Malakai is around 8 to 9 years old.

The name "Malakai" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Malakai is Kai.

Malakai Meaning & Origin

Malakai is a robust biblical name of Hebrew origin that means "my messenger" or "my angel," exuding a sense of peace and wisdom.

The name Malakai is described as spirited, mystical and luminous.

Pronunciation

Malakai is pronounced mah-luh-kai in English. The name Malakai has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Malakai

  • The name Malakai is featured in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, as the name of one of the twelve minor prophets.

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Geography

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