Malakai
Malakai is a boy name that ranked #233 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1988. Its best recorded rank was #226 in 2023.
Latest rank
#233
Peak rank
#226
Reached in 2023
Total recorded usage
10,124
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1988
What To Know About Malakai
Malakai is a well-established boy name with English roots. Its current US ranking reflects steady parent interest, and it pairs easily with a wide range of middle names and surnames.
Malakai is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Malakai appearing in official records as far back as 1988, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #226 in 2023, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: MALAKAI
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.