Malaki
How to say it: muh-LAH-kee · /məˈlɑki/
Variant spelling of Malachi, from Hebrew 'Mal'akhi' meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel'; an Old Testament prophet.
Malaki was the 79th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 158 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, 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 | 158 |
| Share of births | 1 in 705 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| 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
Arriving within the last forty years, it reached its strongest showing in the 2010s. Remaining near that level, growth appears likely ahead.
What goes with it
With three syllables blending softness and crisp edges, it carries a strong biblical presence. Ezekiel shares its style.
Nicknames
- Mal
- Laki
Honouring a Malaki in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malaki is about 1 in 30.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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