How Many People Are Named Malakhai?
Complete statistics for the name Malakhai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malakhai is a creative modern respelling of Malachai, itself a variant of the Hebrew name Malachi meaning "my messenger." There are roughly 399 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 828,028 Americans share it. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 42 births in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is considered a master number in numerology, representing heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and visionary thinking. It's associated with individuals who possess deep sensitivity and the ability to inspire others through their idealism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 402 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malakhai Through the Generations
Malakhai is a genuinely modern name that didn't appear on US birth records until quite recently, and it's been climbing steadily ever since. All 402 recorded births belong to individuals under 30, giving this name an average bearer age of just 10 years old. That's an incredibly young profile, and it tells us this name is still very much in its growth phase. The peak year was 2023 with 42 births, suggesting momentum hasn't slowed down at all. There aren't any bearers in the 30-60 or over-60 age brackets, which means you won't find a single middle-aged or older Malakhai in the country. Globally, it's even rarer, ranking #3,306,491 worldwide with only about 12 living bearers outside the United States, most of them in India. This name clearly appeals to parents looking for a distinctive spin on the classic Malachi. If the current trend continues, we'll likely see Malakhai become more familiar in the coming decades, though it's still a very rare choice by any measure.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malakhai's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Malakhai
How Many People Have the Name Malakhai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 399 people in the United States currently share the name Malakhai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 828,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malakhai a Common or Rare Name?
Malakhai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Malakhai Mean?
Malakhai means "My messenger" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malakhai in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Malakhai Most Popular?
The name Malakhai reached peak popularity in 2023, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Malakhai?
Approximately 399 people named Malakhai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 402. That works out to roughly 1 in 828,028 Americans.
Is Malakhai a rare name?
Malakhai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 828,028 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malakhai mean?
Malakhai means "My messenger" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Malakhai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Malakhai are male and 0% are female.
When was Malakhai most popular?
Malakhai peaked in 2023 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.