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At a Glance
- Meaning
- My messenger
- Origin
- Hebrew (via the Fijian/Tongan spelling Malakai)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MAL-uh-ky
Malakai is a boy's name with Hebrew roots, meaning "my messenger," that arrived in its current form through the Fijian and Tongan spelling of the name. It's pronounced MAL-uh-ky, and it reads as modern, bold, and well-traveled on the page. If you want a name with a clear meaning and international flavor, this is one to look at closely.
Meaning & Origin of Malakai
Meaning: My messenger.
Origin: Hebrew (via the Fijian/Tongan spelling Malakai).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Malakai
MAL-uh-kyIPA /ˈmæləkaɪ/
Popularity of Malakai
Malakai peaked at #226 in 2023, when 1,575 baby boys received the name, then eased slightly to #233 in 2024 with 1,537 – a small dip, but it has stayed inside the top 250 in Social Security data covering 1988 through 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Malakai mean?
My messenger. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Malakai?
Malakai is pronounced MAL-uh-ky (IPA: /ˈmæləkaɪ/).
Is Malakai a popular name right now?
Malakai is near its all-time peak (#226 in 2023), ranked #233 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1988–2024.)
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