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Malachite

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Pronounced MAL-uh-kite /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪt/High

Meaning: From the gemstone malachite (from Greek malache, 'mallow', for its green color); also echoing Malachi, 'my messenger' (Hebrew); routes layered; we note the gemLow

In 30 seconds: A green gemstone; my messenger: Malachite is Greek/Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the gemstone malachite (from Greek malache, 'mallow', for its green color); also echoing Malachi, 'my messenger' (Hebrew); routes layered; we note the gem

U.S. rank (2024)#7073 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

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

Malachite comes from the gemstone malachite (from Greek malache, 'mallow', for its green color); it also echoes Malachi, 'my messenger' (Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern gem-name (said 'MAL-uh-kite'; nickname Mal).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-green-gemstone at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Malachite is the deep-green banded gemstone (from Greek malache, 'mallow', for its color) — and the name also echoes Malachi, 'my messenger' (Hebrew) — a crisp, modern gem-name (the routes are layered, and we note the gem; said 'MAL-uh-kite').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Malachite — gem; routes layered

Variations

MalachiMalakite

Nicknames

Mal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malachite mean?

Malachite is the green gemstone (Greek malache, 'mallow'); it also echoes Malachi ('my messenger'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Malachite?

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

Is Malachite a boy or girl name?

Malachite is a boy's name.

How popular is Malachite?

Malachite is a very rare name in the U.S.