Malachi
Malachi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæləkaɪ/
Meaning and origin of Malachi
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Latin Mālāchiās, from Ancient Greek Μαλαχίας (Malakhías), from Hebrew מַלְאָכִי (mal'achi, malʼāḵî, literally “my messenger”), singular form of מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh, “angel; messenger; ambassadors”) with first-person singular personal pronoun as possessor.
How popular is Malachi?
Since 1880, 290 girls and 65,758 boys in the U.S. have been named Malachi (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6718 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #134 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #134 for boys, with 2,701 babies given the name.
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Malachi FAQ
What does the name Malachi mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Latin Mālāchiās, from Ancient Greek Μαλαχίας (Malakhías), from Hebrew מַלְאָכִי (mal'achi, malʼāḵî, literally “my messenger”), singular form of מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh, “angel; messenger; ambassadors”) with first-person singular personal pronoun as possessor.
What is the origin of the name Malachi?
Malachi is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Malachi?
Since 1880, 290 girls and 65,758 boys in the U.S. have been named Malachi (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6718 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #134 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #134 for boys, with 2,701 babies given the name.
Is Malachi a boy or girl name?
Malachi is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 290 girls and 65,758 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.