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Malakai is a masculine name used in Fijian and Tongan. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Fijian and Tongan form of Malachi, as well as a modern English variant." It ranked #213 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, fijian and Tongan form of Malachi, as well as a modern English variant. The entry lists its usage as Fijian, Tongan, English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Malakai ranked #213 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #213 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malakai mean?
Behind the Name does not give Malakai a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: fijian and Tongan form of Malachi, as well as a modern English variant.
Is Malakai a popular name?
Malakai ranked #213 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Malakai a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Malakai appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Malakai — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
