Malakai Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Malakai

Malakai Name Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: mahl-ah-kye
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Malakai Name Meaning

The meaning of the name Malakai is “messenger of God”, and it is associated with faith and spirituality. It is a name that suggests a connection to a higher power, making it a popular choice for parents who want to instill strong religious values in their son.

Origins of the Name Malakai

The name Malakai is of Hebrew origin, with the meaning of “messenger of God”. It is the Hawaiian version of the name Malachi, which was one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament of the Bible. The name was relatively uncommon in the English-speaking world until recently, but has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.

Popularity of the Name Malakai

The popularity of the name Malakai has been steadily increasing over the past few years, and it is now a popular choice for parents who are looking for a unique name for their son. It’s a stylish and modern name that is well-liked for its Hawaiian roots and religious meaning.

Final Thoughts on the Name Malakai

Malakai, the messenger of God! If you’re looking for a name that instills strong religious values in your son, then look no further than Malakai. This stylish and modern name is sure to turn heads and make a statement. And who wouldn’t want their little man to be a messenger of God?

Malakai Name Popularity

How popular is the name Malakai? Here’s everything we know.

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1998	2,357	7	0.0005%
1999	2,371	7	0.0005%
2000	2,359	8	0.0005%
2001	1,249	56	0.0037%
2002	964	113	0.0075%
2003	923	129	0.0085%
2004	796	177	0.0116%
2005	719	234	0.0153%
2006	733	244	0.0156%
2007	727	266	0.0169%
2008	629	345	0.0223%
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2010	565	402	0.0279%
2011	613	339	0.0238%
2012	561	415	0.0291%
2013	550	430	0.0302%
2014	509	500	0.0343%
2015	482	563	0.0387%
2016	422	691	0.0479%
2017	391	773	0.0554%
2018	380	796	0.0579%
2019	307	1,053	0.0778%
2020	286	1,124	0.0883%
2021	256	1,354	0.1108%
2022	230	1,502	0.1139%

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11 Comments

Melissa Aug 24 at 10:36 am

We wanted a biblical name that wasn’t taken by extended family. We liked the name malachi but decided it would be easier for his nickname “kai” to be spelled malakai.

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- Francine Oct 23 at 6:19 pm
  
  That’s exactly what I thought as well. The nick name Kai, instead of Mal. But honestly Noone calls him that !! Everyone calls him Malakai
  
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Gianna Jan 31 at 9:30 am

We chose it for its two meanings, “angel” and “messenger of God.” I chose this spelling so we could call him Kai as a nickname!

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Kerry Nov 24 at 7:11 pm

I have a son name Malakai David I truly love his name he is now 19 and his nickname is Mali that’s what my dad calls him his nickname fits but when I’m he gets my buttons I call him Mallory lol

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Renata Mar 29 at 11:56 am

We choose Malakai cause it felt right in our hearts and hace a beautiful meaning “the messages of god” I don’t like about it that some people can call him Kai ?
Malakai is a book in the Bible and we believe he choose us to be his parents cause we all have a call for Share the Message of God.

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Carly Mar 19 at 10:32 am

We liked the name Malachi, but since my husband is from Hawaii we changed the spelling. It’s a cute baby name that becomes a handsome man name later on!

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Ashley Feb 14 at 1:45 pm

I wanted a name that was not very popular in the states yet still had significant meaning. I can still nickname him “kai” which was a name we had originally chosen anyways Malakai is Hebrew in origen and is not the traditional spelling but still means ” messenger of god”.For my husband and I it was a middle ground since he is of Hebrew descent and I of Afro-Latin descent I wanted my son to keep his African identity in the name (Malakai has been used in the African American community).

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Gladys Apr 11 at 1:37 pm

I love this sweet name ?

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Ashlin Morgan Aug 31 at 9:53 am

My best friend and husband actually named our boy! We was actually in Florida on vacation when we found out what we was having and then they both yelled Malakai and we stuck with it ever since now he’s 10 in a half months and bright blue eyes! He was our rainbow baby!!!

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Katherine Jul 18 at 2:48 am

Always loved the name so much, and always intended to nickname him Kai. ironically, we got a job in Hawaii and heard that Kai’s a VERY popular hawaiian name! Ha! God is never lacking a sense of humor in my life

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- Francine Oct 23 at 6:26 pm
  
  We named our 3rd son Malakai. I wanted to use the name Kai on the end as nickname. I liked the name kai and learned that it meant ocean in Hawaiian. But this child is now 12 years old and looks totally Hawaiian. He looks like the character Maui from the Disney movie Muana. My other older two boys are slim blonde and blue eyed.
  
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