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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Malechi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Maleaha|Malee
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Malechi

muh-LAY-kee · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13325 in 2020

Peak: #13325 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13325 in 2020

Peak: #13325 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20082020

Rank #13325 · Falling since 2008

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ReligiousBiblicalHebrew RootModern Variant3-syllableMasculineContemporary ChristianMessenger theme
Character
messenger of divine truth
STRONG
High confidence

Malechi is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Malechi at a Glance
Meaning:Variant of Malachi, from Hebrew meaning 'my messenger' or 'messenger of God', derived from the prophet Malachi in the Old Testament.
Language root:Hebrew · English variant
Peak rank:#13325 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MalachiMalikMicah◈JeremiahIsaiahEzekiel
Similar Style
JeremiahZacharySamuelGabrielEzraNathan
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Malechi
Zion◈ElijahJosiahCalebNaomiEden◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Malechi · Overview
Summary

Malechi is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Malechi scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Religious · Strong · Modern character
Malechi carries a bold, warm, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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