Malachi
How to say it: MAL-uh-ky · /ˈmæləkaɪ/
From Hebrew Mal'akhi meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel'. Name of an Old Testament prophet.
Malachi was the 79th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,692 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #70 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #79 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,692 |
| Share of births | 1 in 705 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #70 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Still climbing through the 2020s, Malachi stands at its peak. Growth looks likely to continue over the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp in sound, it carries a strong biblical presence. Kai works as a short form while Isaiah shares its spirit.
Middle names that flow with Malachi →
Nicknames
- Mal
- Kai
- Mack
Honouring a Malachi in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malachi is about 1 in 30.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
England and Wales: #293.
Famous people named Malachi
- Malachi Throne (1928–2013)American actor
- Malachi Flynn (born 1998)American basketball player
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