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Malachai
♂ Boy
Pronounced MAL-uh-ky /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/High
Meaning: my messenger, angel of GodHigh
In 30 seconds: Malachai is a variant spelling of Malachi, the Hebrew name meaning my messenger or angel of God. The name of the last prophet of the Hebrew Bible.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningmy messenger, angel of God
U.S. rank (2024)#2293 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,430
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Malachai is a variant spelling of Malachi, from Hebrew mal'akh-i (my messenger) meaning messenger of God.
Malachai has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive spelling of Malachi.
Did you know? The Book of Malachi is the final book of the Hebrew Bible — making Malachai the name of the final prophet, the last word of Hebrew prophecy.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Malachai — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
MalachiMalachyMalaky
Nicknames
MalKai
Famous Bearers
- ★Malachi (biblical)The last of the twelve minor prophets and author of the final book of the Hebrew Bible.
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Frequently Asked
What does Malachai mean?
Malachai means my messenger, angel of God.
How do you pronounce Malachai?
Malachai is pronounced MAL-uh-ky (/ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/), with 3 syllables.
Is Malachai a boy's name?
Yes, Malachai is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Malachai?
Variant spelling of Malachi; messenger meaning firmly established.