Malachi
Malachi first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2006, when 2,776 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,692.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Malachi popular?
Steady Malachi has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
| 2020s | 14,631 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24,588 | |
| 2000s | 20,780 | |
| 1990s | 3,525 | |
| 1980s | 746 | |
| 1970s | 390 | |
| 1960s | 108 | |
| 1950s | 155 | |
| 1940s | 183 | |
| 1930s | 172 | |
| 1920s | 185 | |
| 1910s | 156 | |
| 1900s | 51 | |
| 1890s | 30 | |
| 1880s | 58 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Malachi mean?
From the Hebrew Malʾakhi, “my messenger.” Malachi is the last of the Hebrew prophets.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malachi mean?
Malachi means My messenger. From the Hebrew Malʾakhi, “my messenger.” Malachi is the last of the Hebrew prophets.
What is the origin of the name Malachi?
Malachi is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Malachi?
Malachi is pronounced “MAL-uh-ky.”
Is Malachi a boy or a girl name?
Malachi is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Malachi a popular name right now?
Malachi has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
How popular is the name Malachi?
In 2025, Malachi ranked #134 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Malachi most popular?
Malachi was most popular in 2006, when about 2,776 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Malachi?
Names similar to Malachi include Micah, Josiah, Elijah, Zachariah.
What names go well with Malachi?
Hebrew names that pair well with Malachi include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.