Malakhi
2 countries#1436 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malakhi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,043 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #1436 · peaked in 2019 with 238 births
Most common in: Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
82 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2020 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
82 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malakhi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1856 | — |
| 2007 | #1638 | ↑218 |
| 2008 | #1633 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #1341 | ↑292 |
| 2010 | #1677 | ↓336 |
| 2011 | #1448 | ↑229 |
| 2012 | #1863 | ↓415 |
| 2013 | #1444 | ↑419 |
| 2014 | #1492 | ↓48 |
| 2015 | #1334 | ↑158 |
| 2016 | #1090 | ↑244 |
| 2017 | #1114 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #1168 | ↓54 |
| 2019 | #919 | ↑249 |
| 2020 | #1039 | ↓120 |
| 2021 | #1161 | ↓122 |
| 2022 | #1143 | ↑18 |
| 2023 | #1144 | ↓1 |
| 2024 | #1308 | ↓164 |
| 2025 | #1436 | ↓128 |
Frequently asked questions about Malakhi
Is Malakhi a popular name?
Yes — Malakhi currently ranks #1436 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malakhi more common for boys or girls?
Malakhi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malakhi most popular?
Malakhi peaked in 2019 in United States, with 238 recorded births that year.
Is Malakhi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malakhi’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6042 in 1999 to #1436 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malakhi?
At least 3,125 babies have been recorded with the name Malakhi across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Malakhi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malakhi appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Malakhi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malakhi include Finnick, Giancarlo, Milton, Niam.
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