boy name
Malakai
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#213 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Malakai in the US, 1880–2025
Malakai first appears in US records in 1988. It peaked in 2025, when 1,657 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,657.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Malakai popular?
Near its peak Malakai is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 8,884 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,360 | |
| 2000s | 2,443 | |
| 1990s | 136 | |
| 1980s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malakai a boy or a girl name?
Malakai is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Malakai a popular name right now?
Malakai is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Malakai?
In 2025, Malakai ranked #213 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Malakai most popular?
Malakai was most popular in 2025, when about 1,657 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.