Malakai
Malakai: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Malakai
- A male given name of modern usage.
Etymology
Borrowed from Fijian Malakai and Tongan Malakai, equivalent to English Malachi.
How popular is Malakai?
Since 1880, 57 girls and 17,830 boys in the U.S. have been named Malakai (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13076 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #213 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #213 for boys, with 1,657 babies given the name.
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Malakai FAQ
What does the name Malakai mean?
A male given name of modern usage. Borrowed from Fijian Malakai and Tongan Malakai, equivalent to English Malachi.
How popular is the name Malakai?
Since 1880, 57 girls and 17,830 boys in the U.S. have been named Malakai (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13076 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #213 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #213 for boys, with 1,657 babies given the name.
Is Malakai a boy or girl name?
Malakai is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 57 girls and 17,830 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.