gender neutral
Malakai
my messenger, my angel
About Malakai
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.
Popularity of the Name Malakai
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #899 | #826 | |||
| 2003 | #886 | #611 | #888 | ||
| 2004 | #767 | #607 | #364 | ||
| 2005 | #723 | #647 | #392 | #578 | |
| 2006 | #729 | #494 | #309 | #681 | |
| 2007 | #717 | #599 | #315 | #620 | |
| 2008 | #626 | #453 | #286 | #636 | |
| 2009 | #629 | #413 | #330 | #620 | |
| 2010 | #574 | #421 | #250 | #618 | |
| 2011 | #620 | #510 | #249 | #579 | |
| 2012 | #569 | #410 | #323 | #613 | |
| 2013 | #562 | #421 | #236 | #557 | |
| 2014 | #514 | #494 | #209 | #601 | |
| 2015 | #491 | #541 | #150 | #488 | |
| 2016 | #427 | #510 | #183 | #402 | |
| 2017 | #391 | #416 | #209 | #405 | |
| 2018 | #383 | #457 | #175 | #453 | |
| 2019 | #312 | #525 | #176 | #371 | |
| 2020 | #285 | #485 | #186 | #372 | |
| 2021 | #255 | #425 | #134 | #352 | |
| 2022 | #231 | #396 | #109 | #319 | |
| 2023 | #226 | #371 | #78 | #863 | #273 |
| 2024 | #232 | #368 | #72 | #695 | #284 |
| 2025 | #213 | #365 | #111 | #725 | #295 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Malakai
Names Similar to Malakai
Nicknames for Malakai
- Mal
- Kai
- Mak
- MK
Famous People Named Malakai
| 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 |
Characters Named Malakai
| 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 |