Malakai Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Malakai has been influenced by various cultures, including Hebrew, English, and Hawaiian.

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A Deep Dive

Malakai Overview

Meaning

Messenger of God, my angel

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Mal’akhi,” meaning “my messenger.”

Religion

Christianity, Judaism

Pronunciation

/ˈmæləkaɪ/

Popularity

Malakai has gained recognition in various countries, including the USA and New Zealand. In 2023, Malakai ranked #185 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Unique

Associated Traits

Vibrant, spirited, unique

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the biblical prophet Malachi, who authored the Book of Malachi in the Old Testament.

Name Day

January 18 (Orthodox)
A Deep Dive

Malakai Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Malachi, Malachai, Malachy, Malaki, Malakye

Common Nicknames

Mali, KaiKai, Makaio, Malie

Diminutives

Kai, Mal, Mak, Maka, K

Famous People

  • Malakai Fekitoa
    (Tongan-born New Zealand Rugby Player)
  • Malakai Black
    (Dutch Wrestler)
  • Malakai Kaihe
    (Hawaiian Musician)
  • Malakai Kainihewe
    (Fijian Environmental Activist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Malakai Black
    ("AEW Dynamite," TV Series)
  • Malakai
    ("Children of the Corn," Film)
  • "Malakai"
    (Song by Mali Music)
  • Malakai Kirby
    ("Roots," TV Series)
  • Malakai
    ("Black Lightning," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Malakai?

Malakai means “messenger” or “angel.” This name often evokes a sense of purpose and spirituality, radiating an aura of guidance and enlightenment.

What Is the Origin of The Name Malakai?

Malakai is derived from the Hebrew name Mal’akhi, which means “my messenger” or “my angel.” It originated from the Hebrew Bible, where Malachi was a prophet.

Malakai Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#2562021#2312022#2262023
Top 3 Rankings#2262023#2312022#2562021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Malakai

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023226
(+5 from 2022)
1568
(+42 from 2022)
0.08563
2022231
(+25 from 2021)
1526
(+137 from 2021)
0.08147
2021256
(+29 from 2020)
1389
(+204 from 2020)
0.07414
2020285
(+27 from 2019)
1185
(+108 from 2019)
0.06407
2019312
(+71 from 2018)
1077
(+239 from 2018)
0.05604
2018383
(+10 from 2017)
838
(+25 from 2017)
0.04311
2017393
(+34 from 2016)
813
(+82 from 2016)
0.04108
2016427
(+64 from 2015)
731
(+131 from 2015)
0.03609
2015491
(+22 from 2014)
600
(+56 from 2014)
0.02935
2014513
(+48 from 2013)
544
(+74 from 2013)
0.02655
2013561
(+7 from 2012)
470
(+16 from 2012)
0.02326
2012568
(+52 from 2011)
454
(+71 from 2011)
0.02237
2011620
(-46 from 2010)
383
(-60 from 2010)
0.01885
2010574
(+53 from 2009)
443
(+45 from 2009)
0.02156
2009627
(-3 from 2008)
398
(+3 from 2008)
0.01877
2008624
(+90 from 2007)
395
(+72 from 2007)
0.01812
2007714
(+14 from 2006)
323
(+27 from 2006)
0.01458
2006728
(-8 from 2005)
296
(+14 from 2005)
0.01350
2005720
(+47 from 2004)
282
(+46 from 2004)
0.01326
2004767
(+117 from 2003)
236
(+45 from 2003)
0.01117
2003884
(+14 from 2002)
191
(+11 from 2002)
0.00909
2002898
(+309 from 2001)
180
(+69 from 2001)
0.00871
20011207
(+1657 from 2000)
111
(+80 from 2000)
0.00537
20002864
(+415 from 1999)
31
(+7 from 1999)
0.00148
19993279
(-568 from 1998)
24
(-6 from 1998)
0.00118
19982711
(+2577 from 1997)
30
(+19 from 1997)
0.00148
19975288
(-1739 from 1996)
11
(-8 from 1996)
0.00055
19963549
(-246 from 1995)
19
(-1 from 1995)
0.00095
19953303
(+4467 from 1994)
20
(+14 from 1994)
0.00099
19947770
(-1543 from 1993)
6
(-2 from 1993)
0.00029
19936227
(+2207 from 1992)
8
(+3 from 1992)
0.00039
19928434
(-1163 from 1991)
5
(-1 from 1991)
0.00024
19917271
(-857 from 1990)
6
(-1 from 1990)
0.00028
19906414
(-663 from 1988)
7
No change from 1988
0.00033
19890
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19885751
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7
First SSA data recorded
0.00035
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0.0000
19810
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
19750
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19730
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19720
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19710
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19700
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19680
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19650
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19280
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19250
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19030
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American States Popularity Rankings for Malakai

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1972021#1972022#1762023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2542021#2322022#2282023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2092021#1782022#1712023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1932021#1682022#2082023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2052021#1512022#2072023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5282021#3832022#3532023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2592021#2432022#3012023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2392021#3522022#2732023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2802021#2882022#2462023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2512021#2462022#2542023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2732021#1912022#2372023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3902021#2922022#2862023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2482021#1702022#1232023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2822021#2242022#1902023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2682021#2962022#1812023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2822021#2852022#2562023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1972021#2022022#1912023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2932021#2322022#1902023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2472021#2692022#2172023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2692021#4232022#1892023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3242021#2352022#2872023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2272021#1442022#2312023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2362021#1332022#1522023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2932021#2352022#2462023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1742021#1702022#1892023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2872021#3802022#4112023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2832021#2492022#2192023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4952021#3412022#3312023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#732021#992022#782023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2452021#3002022#2902023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3912021#5972022#3952023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3392021#3712022#1762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3162021#2452022#4042023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2512021#2332022#2082023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4122021#3782022#2802023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2442021#2692022#1302023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3062021#2462022#2712023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2702021#3832022#2642023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3282021#3322022#3142023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2672020#1892022#1492023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1512021#2232022#2372023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2132019#2232021#2132023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2232017#2312019#722022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2292021#2622022#2572023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1362020#2782023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2372021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2362022

Popularity Rankings for Malakai 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#482019

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1342021#1092022#782023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2952021#2882022#2552023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3652019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#5002012#3922022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4932019#4562020#3982021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5642018

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#7992021#6712022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7702023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

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

Is Malakai a Name for Boys or Girls?

Often given to boys. The name’s strong and prophetic background is associated with male characters.

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

Malakai in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Malakai Fekitoa (Rugby Player, born 1992): A Tongan-born New Zealand rugby player who has played for the All Blacks and several international clubs.
  • Malakai Black (Wrestler, born 1985): A Dutch professional wrestler performing for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Malakai Black.
  • Malakai Kaihe (Musician, born 1990): A Hawaiian musician renowned for his contributions to traditional Hawaiian music and culture.
  • Malakai Kainihewe (Activist, 1975–2015): A Fijian environmental activist who fought passionately for the preservation of his native land.
  • Malakai Mars (Actor, born 2001): A British actor featured in various television series and independent films.
  • Malakai Johnson (Footballer, born 1998): An American footballer who has played for several Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.
  • Malakai Roberts (Chef, born 1980): A Canadian chef celebrated for his innovative culinary techniques and popular cooking shows.
  • Malakai Black ("AEW Dynamite," 2019 TV Series): A professional wrestler known for his dark and enigmatic persona.
  • Malakai ("Children of the Corn," 1984 Film): A sinister young boy who leads a cult of children in a small rural town.
  • "Malakai" (2019 Song by Mali Music): A soulful song that explores themes of love and faith.
  • Malakai Kirby ("Roots," 2016 TV Series): Plays Kunta Kinte, a young African man captured and sold into slavery in America.
  • Malakai ("Black Lightning," 2018 TV Series): A character involved in the conflict between the superheroes and the criminal underworld.
  • "Malakai's Ghost" (2021 Novel): A mystery novel revolving around the secrets and hauntings of an old mansion.
  • Malakai ("Snowfall," 2017 TV Series): A character who navigates the dangerous world of drug dealing in 1980s Los Angeles.
  • Malakai ("Rebel," 2017 TV Series): A character in this series about a police officer who turns private investigator after her brother is killed.
  • Malakai City (Kenya): A small town in Kenya noted for its scenic beauty and cultural diversity.
  • Malakai River (Northern Territory, Australia): A river flowing through the Northern Territory, surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife.
  • Malakai Park (California, USA): A popular park in California, featuring hiking trails and recreational facilities.
  • Malakai Village (Madang Province, Papua New Guinea): A remote village in Papua New Guinea, offering insights into traditional lifestyles and customs.
  • Malakai Beach (Queensland, Australia): A stunning beach in Queensland, famous for its pristine sands and clear waters.
  • Malakai Forest (British Columbia, Canada): A dense forest in British Columbia, ideal for outdoor activities and nature walks.
  • Malakai Hill (Tamil Nadu, India): A scenic hill in Tamil Nadu, providing panoramic views and a serene environment.

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