Malakai
4 countries#213 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malakai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
17,887 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #213 · peaked in 2025 with 1,657 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Washington, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,700 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #374 · peaked in 2017 with 117 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,639 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #398 · peaked in 2017 with 113 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
54 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #278 · peaked in 2025 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
7 births recorded 2019–2024 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malakai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #728 | — |
| 2007 | #714 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #624 | ↑90 |
| 2009 | #629 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #574 | ↑55 |
| 2011 | #620 | ↓46 |
| 2012 | #568 | ↑52 |
| 2013 | #562 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #511 | ↑51 |
| 2015 | #491 | ↑20 |
| 2016 | #426 | ↑65 |
| 2017 | #390 | ↑36 |
| 2018 | #383 | ↑7 |
| 2019 | #312 | ↑71 |
| 2020 | #285 | ↑27 |
| 2021 | #255 | ↑30 |
| 2022 | #231 | ↑24 |
| 2023 | #226 | ↑5 |
| 2024 | #232 | ↓6 |
| 2025 | #213 | ↑19 |
Frequently asked questions about Malakai
Is Malakai a popular name?
Yes — Malakai currently ranks #213 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malakai more common for boys or girls?
Malakai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malakai most popular?
Malakai peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,657 recorded births that year.
Is Malakai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malakai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5751 in 1988 to #213 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malakai?
At least 19,587 babies have been recorded with the name Malakai across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Malakai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malakai appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malakai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malakai include Victor, Miguel, Zayden, Bentley.
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