Malakhiy
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "messenger of God".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Malakhiy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Malakhiy today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Malakhiy births was 2017 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Malakhiy. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Malakhiy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2017
7 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,378
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Malakhiy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Malakhiy 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 Malakhiy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Malakhiy
The name Malakhiy originates from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "mal'akh," which means "messenger" or "angel." The name is also found in the Bible, where it refers to the prophet Malachi, one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Malachi, the prophet's name is spelled "Malakhiy" in Hebrew, and his ministry is believed to have taken place in the 5th century BCE. The book itself is a collection of oracles and teachings that address issues of corruption, unfaithfulness, and social injustice among the Israelites after their return from the Babylonian exile.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Malakhiy can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, which date back to the 3rd century BCE to the 1st century CE. These ancient manuscripts contain several instances of the name, written in Hebrew script.
Throughout history, the name Malakhiy has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Malachi (or Malakhiy), the biblical prophet mentioned in the Old Testament, whose writings are included in the Book of Malachi (5th century BCE).
2. Malachi ben Jacob, a Jewish scholar and commentator who lived in the 13th century CE in France.
3. Malachi Martin (1921-1999), an Irish Catholic priest and writer who gained notoriety for his controversial novels and non-fiction works.
4. Malachi Favors (1927-1979), an American jazz bassist and composer who performed with various jazz legends, including John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk.
5. Malachi Throne (1928-2013), an American actor best known for his roles in various television series, such as "Star Trek" and "Batman."
The name Malakhiy has maintained a presence throughout history, primarily within Jewish and Christian communities, due to its biblical and prophetic associations. Its meaning as "messenger" or "angel" has contributed to its enduring popularity, particularly in religious contexts.
People
Malakhiy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Malakhiy 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
Malakhiy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Malakhiy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Malakhiy 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Malakhiy a common name?
We classify Malakhiy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Malakhiy most popular?
The single biggest year for Malakhiy was 2017, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Malakhiy is about 9 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 Malakhiy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Malakhiy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Malakhiy 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 Malakhiy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Malakhiy 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 Malakhiy 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 many people have Malakhiy as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.