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At a Glance: Name: Malachi – Meaning: my messenger – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAL-uh-ky
Malachi is a Hebrew name meaning "my messenger," pronounced MAL-uh-ky. It's a timeless classic, and Social Security data going back to 1880 backs that up — this is a name with real staying power, not a recent invention.
Meaning & Origin of Malachi
Meaning: My messenger.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Malachi
Phonetic: MAL-uh-ky IPA: /ˈmæləkaɪ/
Popularity of Malachi
Malachi ranked #149 in 2024 with 2,404 baby boys given the name, just off its recent peak of #146 in 2023, when 2,478 boys received it.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Malachi mean?
My messenger. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Malachi)
How do you pronounce Malachi?
Malachi is pronounced MAL-uh-ky (IPA: /ˈmæləkaɪ/).
Is Malachi a popular name right now?
Malachi is near its all-time peak (#146 in 2023), ranked #149 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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