Malakai
Boy name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Malakai: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 13 births in 2025.
Malakai is a modern spelling variant of Malachi, a name rooted in the Hebrew Mal'akhi, meaning “my messenger” or “angel.” In the Bible, Malachi is the last of the twelve minor prophets, whose book closes the Old Testament with a call to faithfulness. The name gained a contemporary edge through Dutch professional wrestler Malakai Black, known for his enigmatic persona in AEW. While no major places bear the name directly, the spelling Malakai has become increasingly popular in Scotland and the United States since the late 1990s, often chosen for its strong, melodic sound and spiritual undertones. It shares its etymological root with the word “angel,” giving it a celestial, protective quality that appeals to many parents today.
Boy 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202513 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #27813 babies
- Total births
- 54since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 70%vs prior 5y