Malachai
2 countries#2451 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malachai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,486 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #2451 · peaked in 2022 with 78 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
135 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2006 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
135 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malachai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2310 | — |
| 2007 | #2139 | ↑171 |
| 2008 | #1981 | ↑158 |
| 2009 | #2623 | ↓642 |
| 2010 | #2287 | ↑336 |
| 2011 | #2145 | ↑142 |
| 2012 | #2594 | ↓449 |
| 2013 | #2848 | ↓254 |
| 2014 | #3154 | ↓306 |
| 2015 | #3149 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #2838 | ↑311 |
| 2017 | #2186 | ↑652 |
| 2018 | #2748 | ↓562 |
| 2019 | #2265 | ↑483 |
| 2020 | #2347 | ↓82 |
| 2021 | #2253 | ↑94 |
| 2022 | #1965 | ↑288 |
| 2023 | #2014 | ↓49 |
| 2024 | #2288 | ↓274 |
| 2025 | #2451 | ↓163 |
Frequently asked questions about Malachai
Is Malachai a popular name?
Yes — Malachai currently ranks #2451 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malachai more common for boys or girls?
Malachai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malachai most popular?
Malachai peaked in 2022 in United States, with 78 recorded births that year.
Is Malachai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malachai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7271 in 1991 to #2451 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malachai?
At least 1,621 babies have been recorded with the name Malachai across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Malachai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malachai appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Malachai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malachai include Maksim, Marvens, Maze.
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