How Many People Are Named Malikai?
Complete statistics for the name Malikai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malikai is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,942 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 169,971 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,959 under-30, and peaked in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 represents spiritual awakening and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 1,959 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malikai Through the Generations
Malikai has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger parents. With 1,959 under-30 and none over 60, it's clear that Malikai is a name chosen by those looking for something fresh and unique. The peak year of 2022 with 148 births shows that Malikai is still gaining traction, though its origins remain somewhat mysterious.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malikai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malikai
How Many People Have the Name Malikai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,942 people in the United States currently share the name Malikai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 169,971 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malikai a Common or Rare Name?
Malikai 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 Malikai Mean?
Malikai means "creative variant of Malik" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malikai in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Malikai Most Popular?
The name Malikai reached peak popularity in 2022, with 148 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 Malikai?
Approximately 1,942 people named Malikai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,959. That works out to roughly 1 in 169,971 Americans.
Is Malikai a rare name?
Malikai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 169,971 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malikai mean?
Malikai means "creative variant of Malik" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malikai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Malikai are male and 0% are female.
When was Malikai most popular?
Malikai peaked in 2022 with 148 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.