Malakai

At a Glance: Name: Malakai – Meaning: my messenger – Origin: Hebrew (via the Fijian/Tongan spelling Malakai) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAL-uh-ky

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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

Phonetic: MAL-uh-ky   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1988–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Malakai mean?

My messenger. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Malakai)

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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