Malikai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Malikai means 'my messenger' or 'messenger of God'.
Meaning of the Name Malikai
Malikai is a variant spelling of the name Malachi, which is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mal'akhi, meaning 'my messenger' or 'messenger of God'. In the Old Testament of the Bible, Malachi was a prophet who delivered messages from God to the people of Israel. The name carries a sense of divine purpose and communication.
Popularity of the Name Malikai
The popularity for the name Malikai peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 148 births, which ranked number 2,758 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Malikai had the most female births in 2019 with 5, which ranked number 15,518 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 148, which ranked number 1,286 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Malikai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 71 births to 148 births, an increase of 108.45%. Among males, Malikai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 71 births to 148 births, an increase of 108.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Malikai
- 20 Year Trend of Malikai: 322.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Malikai: 108.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Malikai: 108.45%
Popularity of Malikai by State
For males, Malikai was most popular in Western states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 20 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Malikai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 17 | 1184 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 7 | 474 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 20 | 1096 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Malikai
- Total Births of Malikai: 159 (7.62%)
- Male Births of Malikai: 159 (7.62%)
Given the upward trend of Malikai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.62% increase in total births, for a total of 159 births in 2024. Male births for Malikai have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 159 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.62%.