| Meaning | my messenger, my angel |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Malakai |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mal-a-kai |
Standing at the intersection of ancient tradition and contemporary appeal, Malakai offers parents a name rich with historical resonance. The spelling variation gives it a modern twist while maintaining its timeless quality. This name has gained steady popularity among families who appreciate its melodic three-syllable structure and strong consonant sounds. Malakai sounds both gentle and commanding, making it suitable for a child who might grow into any number of personalities. The name flows easily in conversation and pairs well with a variety of middle and last names. Its rising popularity reflects a broader trend toward biblical names with fresh interpretations, appealing to both religious and secular families who simply love the sound and feel of this distinguished choice.
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| Kai |
| Mak |
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| Malakai Fekitoa | New Zealand rugby player |
| Malakai Mokoa | American football player |
| Malakai Black | Dutch professional wrestler |
| Malakai Carey | American actor |
| Malakai Davis | American baseball player |
| Malakai Garrett | American musician |
| Malakai Greiner | American football player |
| Malakai Holloway | American football player |
| Malakai Kenney | New Zealand rugby player |
| Malakai Martinez | Costa Rican surfer |
| Malakai McFadden | American football player |
| Malakai Mitchell | American football player |
| Malakai Napa'a | American football player |
| Malakai Rango | South African rugby player |
| Malakai Sergeant | American football player |
| Malakai Vakasiuola | Tongan rugby player |
| Malakai Wynn | American football player |
| Malakai York | American actor |
| Malakai Zeitz | American football player |
| Malakai Ziola | Canadian football player |
| Malakai "Kai" Chisaki | My Hero Academia |
| Malakai "Kai" Greene | The Expendables |
| Malakai "Kai" Mitchell | Ninjago - Masters of Spinjitzu |
| Malakai "Kai" Parker | The Originals |
| Malakai "Kai" Konomi | Beyblade Burst Turbo |
| Malakai "Kai" Hiwatari | Beyblade |
| Malakai "Kai" Anderson | Beverly Hills, 90210 |
| Malakai "Kai" Proctor | Banshee |
| Malakai "Kai" Norman | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
| Malakai "Kai" Takahashi | The Secret World of Alex Mack |
| Malakai "Kai" Lassiter | Psych |
| Malakai "Kai" Hernandez | Big Love |
| Malakai "Kai" Chakwas | Mass Effect video game series |
| Malakai "Kai" Mallory | Call of Duty - Infinite Warfare |
| Malakai "Kai" McCauley | Just Cause 4 |
| Malakai "Kai" Sawsbuck | Pokémon |
| Malakai "Kai" Shindo | Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V |
| Malakai "Kai" Chaudhry | The Bachelorette |