Malikai
How to say it: mal-uh-KY · /ˌmæləˈkaɪ/
Respelling of Malakai, variant of Hebrew Malachi meaning my messenger - modern American -i ending.
Malikai was the 1,222nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,139 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,222 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,700 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,139 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use, Malikai stands at its high in the 2020s. Further growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Lilting and crisp with soft flow, Malikai feels rooted in its biblical theme. Amari and Kamari sit nearby in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malikai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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