Malachi Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The Book of Malachi is the final book of the Old Testament in the Bible, containing prophecies about the coming of the Messiah.

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A Deep Dive

Malachi Overview

Meaning

Messenger of God

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

The name Malachi is derived from the Hebrew name “Mal’akhi.” It has biblical origins and has remained relatively unchanged over time.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæl.əˌkaɪ/

Popularity

Malachi is moderately popular worldwide, with notable usage in English-speaking countries. In 2023, Malachi ranked 157th for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Exotic, Vintage

Associated Traits

Thoughtful, loyal, creative, resilient

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Malachi is significant in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. He is known for his prophecies in the Book of Malachi.

Name Day

January 14th (Celebrated in some Christian traditions)
A Deep Dive

Malachi Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Malachy, Malakai, Malakie

Common Nicknames

Malc, Mac, Lachi

Diminutives

Mal, Kai, Chi

Famous People

  • Malachi Favors
    (American Jazz Musician)
  • Malachi Throne
    (American Actor)
  • Malachi Richardson
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Malachi Kirby
    (British Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Malachi
    ("Children of the Corn," Film)
  • "Malachi"
    (Song)
  • Malachi Boardman
    ("Malachi's Cove," Short Story)
  • Malachi Kirby
    ("Roots," TV Miniseries)
  • "The Book of Malachi"
    (Novel)

Places

  • Malachi Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Malachi?

Malachi means “my messenger” or “my angel.” Individuals named Malachi are often seen as insightful and thoughtful, possessing a natural ability to communicate and connect with others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Malachi?

The name Malachi has Hebrew origins, coming from the Hebrew word “Mal’akhi.” It is a name found in the Old Testament of the Bible, particularly associated with the prophet Malachi, who is known for his writings and messages to the Israelites.

Malachi Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Malachi in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1672021#1622022#1462023
Top 3 Rankings#1462023#1502006#1532017

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Malachi

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023146
(+16 from 2022)
2466
(+172 from 2022)
0.13467
2022162
(+5 from 2021)
2294
(-21 from 2021)
0.12248
2021167
(-11 from 2020)
2315
(-78 from 2020)
0.12356
2020156
(+5 from 2019)
2393
(-56 from 2019)
0.12937
2019161
(-7 from 2018)
2449
(-57 from 2018)
0.12743
2018154
(-1 from 2017)
2506
(-38 from 2017)
0.12893
2017153
(+1 from 2016)
2544
(-89 from 2016)
0.12854
2016154
(+6 from 2015)
2633
(+36 from 2015)
0.12998
2015160
(+18 from 2014)
2597
(+200 from 2014)
0.12703
2014178
(-4 from 2013)
2397
(+62 from 2013)
0.11697
2013174
(-7 from 2012)
2335
(+9 from 2012)
0.11555
2012167
(-4 from 2011)
2326
(-25 from 2011)
0.11463
2011163
(-2 from 2010)
2351
(-64 from 2010)
0.11573
2010161
(+5 from 2009)
2415
(+63 from 2009)
0.11755
2009166
(-6 from 2008)
2352
(-104 from 2008)
0.11090
2008160
(-5 from 2007)
2456
(-254 from 2007)
0.11264
2007155
(-5 from 2006)
2710
(-65 from 2006)
0.12234
2006150
(+11 from 2005)
2775
(+222 from 2005)
0.12658
2005161
(+18 from 2004)
2553
(+307 from 2004)
0.12001
2004179
(+15 from 2003)
2246
(+327 from 2003)
0.10628
2003194
(+16 from 2002)
1919
(+246 from 2002)
0.09133
2002210
(+42 from 2001)
1673
(+348 from 2001)
0.08095
2001252
(+99 from 2000)
1325
(+558 from 2000)
0.06406
2000351
(+18 from 1999)
767
(+61 from 1999)
0.03673
1999369
(+44 from 1998)
706
(+129 from 1998)
0.03462
1998413
(+29 from 1997)
577
(+72 from 1997)
0.02846
1997442
(+62 from 1996)
505
(+91 from 1996)
0.02528
1996504
(+27 from 1995)
414
(+55 from 1995)
0.02066
1995531
(+99 from 1994)
359
(+88 from 1994)
0.01785
1994630
(+25 from 1993)
271
(+24 from 1993)
0.01330
1993655
(+128 from 1992)
247
(+69 from 1992)
0.01196
1992783
(+73 from 1991)
178
(+29 from 1991)
0.00848
1991856
(+93 from 1990)
149
(+30 from 1990)
0.00703
1990949
(+7 from 1989)
119
(+5 from 1989)
0.00553
1989956
(+85 from 1988)
114
(+24 from 1988)
0.00544
19881041
(-51 from 1987)
90
(-2 from 1987)
0.00449
1987990
(+24 from 1986)
92
(+9 from 1986)
0.00472
19861014
(+52 from 1985)
83
(+8 from 1985)
0.00432
19851066
(+30 from 1984)
75
(+8 from 1984)
0.00390
19841096
(-21 from 1983)
67
(-1 from 1983)
0.00357
19831075
(+235 from 1982)
68
(+17 from 1982)
0.00365
19821310
(+123 from 1981)
51
(+7 from 1981)
0.00270
19811433
(-279 from 1980)
44
(-18 from 1980)
0.00236
19801154
(-18 from 1979)
62
No change from 1979
0.00334
19791136
(+315 from 1978)
62
(+21 from 1978)
0.00346
19781451
(-183 from 1977)
41
(-8 from 1977)
0.00240
19771268
(+65 from 1976)
49
(+5 from 1976)
0.00287
19761333
(-174 from 1975)
44
(-9 from 1975)
0.00270
19751159
(+312 from 1974)
53
(+18 from 1974)
0.00327
19741471
(+77 from 1973)
35
(+4 from 1973)
0.00215
19731548
(+471 from 1972)
31
(+11 from 1972)
0.00192
19722019
(-459 from 1971)
20
(-11 from 1971)
0.00119
19711560
(+234 from 1970)
31
(+7 from 1970)
0.00171
19701794
(+253 from 1969)
24
(+7 from 1969)
0.00126
19692047
(+528 from 1968)
17
(+6 from 1968)
0.00093
19682575
(+1393 from 1967)
11
(+6 from 1967)
0.00062
19673968
(-23 from 1966)
5
No change from 1966
0.00028
19663945
(-963 from 1965)
5
(-3 from 1965)
0.00028
19652982
(-672 from 1964)
8
(-5 from 1964)
0.00042
19642310
(+1738 from 1963)
13
(+8 from 1963)
0.00064
19634048
(-2013 from 1962)
5
(-11 from 1962)
0.00024
19622035
(-37 from 1961)
16
(-1 from 1961)
0.00076
19611998
(+538 from 1960)
17
(+6 from 1960)
0.00079
19602536
(-8 from 1959)
11
No change from 1959
0.00051
19592528
(-503 from 1958)
11
(-5 from 1958)
0.00051
19582025
(+68 from 1957)
16
(+1 from 1957)
0.00074
19572093
(-328 from 1956)
15
(-5 from 1956)
0.00069
19561765
(+455 from 1955)
20
(+7 from 1955)
0.00093
19552220
(-106 from 1954)
13
(-1 from 1954)
0.00062
19542114
(+277 from 1953)
14
(+3 from 1953)
0.00068
19532391
(-534 from 1952)
11
(-6 from 1952)
0.00055
19521857
(-82 from 1951)
17
(-1 from 1951)
0.00086
19511775
(-119 from 1950)
18
(-2 from 1950)
0.00094
19501656
(+46 from 1949)
20
(+1 from 1949)
0.00110
19491702
(-183 from 1948)
19
(-4 from 1948)
0.00105
19481519
(+557 from 1947)
23
(+9 from 1947)
0.00129
19472076
(-667 from 1946)
14
(-11 from 1946)
0.00075
19461409
(+600 from 1945)
25
(+13 from 1945)
0.00151
19452009
(+186 from 1944)
12
(+1 from 1944)
0.00087
19442195
(-432 from 1943)
11
(-6 from 1943)
0.00079
19431763
(-227 from 1942)
17
(-4 from 1942)
0.00117
19421536
(+149 from 1941)
21
(+4 from 1941)
0.00149
19411685
(-317 from 1940)
17
(-7 from 1940)
0.00135
19401368
(+57 from 1939)
24
(+2 from 1939)
0.00202
19391425
(+134 from 1938)
22
(+3 from 1938)
0.00194
19381559
(+269 from 1937)
19
(+4 from 1937)
0.00167
19371828
(+234 from 1936)
15
(+3 from 1936)
0.00137
19362062
(-568 from 1935)
12
(-9 from 1935)
0.00113
19351494
(+164 from 1934)
21
(+3 from 1934)
0.00196
19341658
(-202 from 1933)
18
(-4 from 1933)
0.00170
19331456
(+645 from 1932)
22
(+9 from 1932)
0.00216
19322101
(+106 from 1931)
13
(+1 from 1931)
0.00121
19312207
(-454 from 1930)
12
(-6 from 1930)
0.00112
19301753
(+836 from 1929)
18
(+8 from 1929)
0.00159
19292589
(-319 from 1928)
10
(-3 from 1928)
0.00090
19282270
(-311 from 1927)
13
(-4 from 1927)
0.00114
19271959
(-354 from 1926)
17
(-5 from 1926)
0.00146
19261605
(+23 from 1925)
22
No change from 1925
0.00192
19251628
(+148 from 1924)
22
(+2 from 1924)
0.00191
19241776
(+244 from 1923)
20
(+4 from 1923)
0.00171
19232020
(-550 from 1922)
16
(-10 from 1922)
0.00141
19221470
(+434 from 1921)
26
(+8 from 1921)
0.00231
19211904
(-210 from 1920)
18
(-3 from 1920)
0.00158
19201694
(-163 from 1919)
21
(-2 from 1919)
0.00191
19191531
(+634 from 1918)
23
(+9 from 1918)
0.00227
19182165
(-410 from 1917)
14
(-4 from 1917)
0.00134
19171755
(+397 from 1916)
18
(+5 from 1916)
0.00188
19162152
(-552 from 1915)
13
(-6 from 1915)
0.00141
19151600
(+172 from 1914)
19
(+6 from 1914)
0.00216
19141772
(-660 from 1913)
13
(-8 from 1913)
0.00190
19131112
(+25 from 1912)
21
(+4 from 1912)
0.00392
19121137
(+400 from 1911)
17
(+11 from 1911)
0.00377
19111537
(-609 from 1910)
6
(-6 from 1910)
0.00249
1910928
(+227 from 1909)
12
(+5 from 1909)
0.00575
19091155
(-278 from 1908)
7
(-3 from 1908)
0.00396
1908877
(+468 from 1907)
10
(+5 from 1907)
0.00601
19071345
(-112 from 1905)
5
No change from 1905
0.00315
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051233
(-169 from 1904)
5
(-1 from 1904)
0.00349
19041064
(+66 from 1903)
6
(+1 from 1903)
0.00433
19031130
(-268 from 1902)
5
(-3 from 1902)
0.00387
1902862
(+448 from 1900)
8
(+3 from 1900)
0.00603
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001310
(-368 from 1897)
5
(-1 from 1897)
0.00308
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1897942
(+12 from 1894)
6
No change from 1894
0.00492
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1894954
(+112 from 1892)
6
(+1 from 1892)
0.00480
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18921066
(-103 from 1891)
5
No change from 1891
0.00380
1891963
(-224 from 1890)
5
(-3 from 1890)
0.00458
1890739
(+139 from 1889)
8
(+2 from 1889)
0.00668
1889878
(-63 from 1888)
6
(-1 from 1888)
0.00504
1888815
(-63 from 1887)
7
No change from 1887
0.00539
1887752
(-58 from 1886)
7
(-1 from 1886)
0.00640
1886694
(+71 from 1885)
8
(+1 from 1885)
0.00672
1885765
(-74 from 1882)
7
(-1 from 1882)
0.00604
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882691
(+175 from 1881)
8
(+3 from 1881)
0.00656
1881866
(-266 from 1880)
5
(-5 from 1880)
0.00462
1880600
First SSA data recorded
10
First SSA data recorded
0.00845

American States Popularity Rankings for Malachi

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1692021#1742022#1592023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2122021#2232022#2122023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1472021#1242022#1242023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2462021#2442022#2432023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1052021#942022#982023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1042021#1182022#1132023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1492021#1602022#1542023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1182021#1112022#1162023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2102021#2092022#1512023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2312021#1972022#1452023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1282021#1312022#1342023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1912021#1582022#1222023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1262021#1262022#1132023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1502021#1392022#1112023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1232021#1342022#1002023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1952021#1792022#1772023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#942021#1082022#932023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2712021#3182022#2702023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1632021#1282022#1822023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1002021#1312022#1492023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1002021#1072022#1192023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2242021#2242022#1382023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1472021#1452022#1472023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1472021#1462022#1532023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1922021#1582022#1562023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1802021#2342022#1032023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1092021#1222022#752023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1532021#2112022#2342023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2012021#1382022#1802023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#782021#1142022#432023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1562021#1212022#1662023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2122021#1662022#1992023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1552021#2032022#1692023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3032021#3552022#3132023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3322021#4222022#4202023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1832021#1952022#1762023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1712020#1022021#2362022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2812021#1532022#1122023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2002021#2422022#1502023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2272021#2122022#1892023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2802020#1312022#2022023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#932021#1942022#972023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#982021#1232022#1162023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1372021#1032022#1412023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2432021#1942022#942023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1392020#2222021#1772022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1742021#2702022#882023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1532020#2282021#2202023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1802011#2262019#1622023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1582005#1312010#1492016

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1082005#1402007#1462014

Popularity Rankings for Malachi in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#342015#472019#252021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1672021#1432022#1302023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2422019#2522020#3122023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2562021#3082022#3042023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3082019#3182020#3562021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4392014#4902017#3662023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7412020#7792022#4722023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9782019#9802021#9442022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Malachi a Name for Boys or Girls?

Malachi is often chosen for boys due to its significant presence in the Bible as a male prophet. The name’s robust and classic sound also makes it a favorite for parents seeking a strong and meaningful name for their sons.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Malachi

Malachi in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Malachi Favors (Musician, 1927–2004): An American jazz bassist celebrated as a key member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
  • Malachi Throne (Actor, 1928–2013): An American actor who appeared in numerous television series, including "Star Trek" and "It Takes a Thief."
  • Malachi Richardson (Basketball Player, born 1996): An American professional basketball player distinguished by his career in the NBA and overseas.
  • Malachi Kirby (Actor, born 1989): A British actor who played Kunta Kinte in the 2016 remake of "Roots."
  • Malachi ("Children of the Corn," 1984 Film): A fanatical young follower of a sinister cult in a rural town.
  • "Malachi" (1999 Song by Lauren Hill): A song reflecting on themes of justice and prophecy.
  • Malachi Boardman ("Malachi's Cove," 1886 Short Story by Anthony Trollope): A boy who befriends a lonely girl living in a cove.
  • Malachi Kirby ("Roots," 2016 TV Miniseries): An actor known for his role as Kunta Kinte, a young African man captured and sold into slavery.
  • "The Book of Malachi" (2019 Novel by T.C. Farren): A dystopian novel about a man who takes a job in a futuristic prison system.
  • Malachi Throne ("Star Trek," 1966 TV Series): An actor who played several characters in the original Star Trek series.
  • Malachi Constant ("The Sirens of Titan," 1959 Novel by Kurt Vonnegut): The protagonist in a science fiction novel exploring themes of free will and destiny.
  • Malachi ("Supernatural," 2005 TV Series): An angel who plays a significant role in the series' plot involving heaven and hell.
  • "Malachi's Message" (2018 Film): A documentary exploring the impact of prophecy in modern times.
  • Malachi ("The Spook's Battle," 2007 Novel by Joseph Delaney): A character in the Wardstone Chronicles, a fantasy series about a young apprentice fighting evil.
  • Malachi Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake located in the Kenora District, ideal for fishing and outdoor activities.
  • Malachi Hills (California, USA): A hilly region in Northern California offering scenic landscapes and hiking trails.
  • Malachi River (Western Australia, Australia): A river flowing through the Kimberley region, contributing to the area's diverse ecosystem.
  • Malachi's Cove (Cornwall, England): A picturesque cove on the northern coast of Cornwall, featuring dramatic cliffs and ocean views.
  • Malachi's Path (Dublin, Ireland): A historic walking path in Dublin, offering a glimpse into the city's past.
  • Malachi Mountain (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain in the Canadian Rockies, popular among climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Malachi Forest (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa): A forest reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, providing habitat for various wildlife species.
  • Malachi Point (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada): A coastal point offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Similar Names to Malachi

  • Malachai
  • Malakhi
  • Malek
  • Malec
  • Malekai
  • Malikai
  • Malakiya
  • Malakye

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