Malakye
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "messenger of God."
Name Census estimates that about 503 living Americans carry the first name Malakye. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Malakye today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Malakye births was 2011 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Malakye. 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
503
~ 1 in 681,420 Americans
Peak year
2011
50 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,791
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Malakye: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Malakye 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 274 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Malakye 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 Malakye during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Malakyes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Malakye
The name Malakye has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, deriving from the Hebrew word "mal'akh," which means "messenger" or "angel." This name gained prominence during the biblical era, particularly in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Malachi, one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible, the name Malakye is mentioned as a shortened form of "mal'akh Yahweh," meaning "messenger of God." This association with divine messengers and prophets has given the name a sacred and meaningful connotation within the Judeo-Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malakye can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Jewish religious manuscripts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. This suggests that the name was in use during the Second Temple period in Judea.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Malakye. One of the most prominent figures was Saint Malachy (1094-1148), an Irish Archbishop of Armagh who became renowned for his efforts to reform the church and his prophetic writings known as the "Prophecy of the Popes."
Another historical figure with this name was Malachy O'Morgair (1094-1148), an Irish saint and Archbishop of Armagh, who played a crucial role in the ecclesiastical affairs of Ireland during the 12th century.
In the 16th century, Malachy Bacon (1575-1624) was an English politician and Member of Parliament who served during the reign of King James I.
During the 17th century, Malachy Hartry (1639-1713) was an Irish-born Catholic priest and Archbishop of Armagh, known for his efforts in preserving the Catholic faith in Ireland during a period of religious persecution.
More recently, Malachy Gerard Tallack (1928-2013) was a British writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of spirituality and nature.
While the name Malakye has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has transcended its origins and has been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions across different fields and eras.
People
Malakye + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Malakye 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
Malakye: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Malakye?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 503 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Malakye 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 681,420 US residents.
Is Malakye a common name?
We classify Malakye as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 508 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Malakye most popular?
The single biggest year for Malakye was 2011, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Malakye is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Malakye a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Malakye 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.
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.