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Malacai

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAL-uh-ky /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Malachi — from the Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger; messenger of God'; the last book of the Old Testament; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: My messenger; messenger of God: Malacai spells Malachi. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MAL-uh-ky'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Malachi — from the Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger; messenger of God'; the last book of the Old Testament; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#9512 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Malacai is a spelling of Malachi — from the Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger; messenger of God'; the last book of the Old Testament (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAL-uh-ky').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the popular Malachi. Rare in this form, my-messenger at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Malachi is Hebrew for 'my messenger; messenger of God' (the last book of the Old Testament) — Malacai is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'MAL-uh-ky').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Malachi — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

MalachiMalakaiMalaki

Nicknames

Mal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malacai mean?

Malacai spells Malachi — Hebrew 'my messenger; messenger of God'. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Malacai?

It's said MAL-uh-ky /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Malacai a boy or girl name?

Malacai is a boy's name.

How popular is Malacai?

Malacai is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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