Malakhi

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHebrewDeclining
#1312 167in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Malakhi is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Malachi, from Hebrew Mal'akhi, meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel,' from mal'ak (messenger, angel). Malachi was the last of the Hebrew prophets.

The Book of Malachi concludes the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), making this a name of profound finality and prophetic authority. The messenger or angel meaning gives it an ethereal quality alongside its prophetic grounding. This alternate spelling gives the beloved biblical name a slightly more distinctive visual identity.

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Popularity Over Time

Malakhi climbed 779 spots in the last 20 years — from #2091 to #1312.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Malakhi
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s879
2010s1,392
2000s635
1990s10

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 19992024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Malakhi
YearBirthsRank
2024148#1312
2023183#1145
2022183#1141
2021171#1162
2020194#1044
2019238#921
2018164#1171
2017173#1115
2016180#1094
2015132#1337
2014108#1501
2013114#1454
201278#1874
2011113#1456
201092#1683
2009129#1345
200895#1637
200794#1646
200673#1868
200580#1684

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19992024) · Methodology