Malachi
Malachi is a Hebrew name meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel,' derived from the biblical prophet Malachi who authored the final book of the Old Testament. The name carries a strong spiritual and prophetic significance in Judeo-Christian tradition.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,835. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,353
- 2012: 2,329
- 2013: 2,337
- 2014: 2,400
- 2015: 2,602
- 2016: 2,634
- 2017: 2,549
- 2018: 2,514
- 2019: 2,454
- 2020: 2,402
- 2021: 2,324
- 2022: 2,307
- 2023: 2,482
- 2024: 2,424
- 2025: 2,692
- 2026 (projected): 2,835
Good to Know
- •Often spelled 'Malachy' in Irish tradition
- •Pronunciation is straightforward: MAL-uh-kye
- •Strong biblical heritage appeals to faith-focused families
- •Offers modern-sounding nickname options like Kai
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Famous People
Malachi Kirby
British actor known for 'Roots' remake
Malachi Throne
American actor from 'Star Trek' and 'Batman'
Malachi Dupre
Professional football player
Malachi Favors
Jazz bassist with the Art Ensemble of Chicago
Statistics
65,758
Total births since 1880
2006
Peak year
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