Malachai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Malachai means 'my messenger' or 'my angel' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Malachai
Malachai is a variant spelling of the name Malachi, which comes from the Hebrew name Mal'aki, meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel'. It has biblical origins and is found in the Old Testament as the name of a prophet. Malachai is a strong and unique name choice with a spiritual meaning.
Popularity of the Name Malachai
The popularity for the name Malachai peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 75 births, which ranked number 4,413 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Malachai had the most male births in 2022 with 75, which ranked number 2,002 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Malachai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 47 births to 75 births, an increase of 59.57%. Among males, Malachai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 75 births, an increase of 59.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Malachai
- 20 Year Trend of Malachai: 56.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Malachai: 59.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Malachai: 59.57%
Popularity of Malachai by State
For males, Malachai was most popular in Southeastern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Malachai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Malachai
- Total Births of Malachai: 79 (4.78%)
- Male Births of Malachai: 79 (4.78%)
Given the upward trend of Malachai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.78% increase in total births, for a total of 79 births in 2024. Male births for Malachai have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 79 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.78%.