Malahki
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "messenger of God".
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the first name Malahki. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Malahki today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Malahki births was 2022 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Malahki. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
123
~ 1 in 2,786,621 Americans
Peak year
2022
17 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2022 SSA rank
#5,550
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Malahki: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Malahki from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Malahki remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Malahki by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Malahki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Malahki
The name Malahki originates from the Hebrew language and culture, believed to have its roots in ancient times. Derived from the Hebrew מַלְאָכִי (Mal'akhī), meaning "messenger of God" or "my messenger," it carries a strong religious connotation.
Malahki is a variant spelling of the biblical name Malachi, which appears in the Old Testament as the last book of the Neviim (Prophets) and the name of the prophet who authored it. This book, dated around 500-400 BCE, contains prophecies and teachings related to the coming of the Messiah and the Day of Judgment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malahki can be found in the Book of Malachi, where the prophet himself is referred to by this name. However, it is important to note that some scholars believe the name Malachi might have been a title or an honorary epithet rather than a personal name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Malahki. Among them is Malahki ben Ya'akov (1853-1928), a Moroccan-born Jewish scholar and author who wrote extensively on Jewish law and ethics. Another prominent figure is Malahki Z. York (1935-2019), the founder of the Nuwaubian movement, a religious group that blended elements of various faiths.
In the realm of literature, Malahki is the name of a character in the novel "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead, published in 2016. This character, an escaped slave, plays a pivotal role in the story's exploration of the Underground Railroad and the experiences of enslaved people in the pre-Civil War era.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Malahki Favors (1923-1979), an American jazz bassist and composer known for his work with acclaimed musicians such as John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk. His contributions to the world of jazz have left a lasting impact on the genre.
Lastly, Malahki Throne (1936-2012) was a Jamaican-born actor and playwright who gained recognition for his work in the theater scene of the United Kingdom. His plays often explored themes of race, identity, and the experiences of the Caribbean diaspora in Britain.
People
Malahki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Malahki as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Malahki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Malahki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 123 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Malahki going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,786,621 US residents.
Is Malahki a common name?
We classify Malahki as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Malahki most popular?
The single biggest year for Malahki was 2022, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Malahki is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Malahki in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Malahki a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Malahki in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Malahki still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Malahki in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Malahki can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Malahki?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Malahki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.