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Malakhi

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAL-ah-ky /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/Low

Meaning: My messenger, my angelLow

In 30 seconds: Malakhi is a Hebrew variant spelling of Malachi, meaning my messenger or my angel. The last book of the Old Testament bears this name, making Malakhi a name of prophetic finality — the last word of the Hebrew prophets.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningMy messenger, my angel
U.S. rank (2024)#1312 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births148 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,916

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919992024

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

History & Origin

Malakhi is a Hebrew spelling variant of Malachi, from the Hebrew mal'akhi meaning my messenger or my angel. Malachi was the last of the Hebrew prophets and the final book of the Old Testament. His name meaning my messenger reflects his role as divine spokesman.

Malakhi is used in Christian communities who prefer a more Hebrew-looking spelling of Malachi. Its three syllables have a bold, distinctive quality.

Did you know? The Book of Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew prophetic canon. Malachi thus holds a unique position: the final prophetic voice before the long silence between the testaments — the last word of the Hebrew prophets before the New Testament.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Malachi

Variations

MalachiMalachaiMalakiMalaky

Nicknames

MalLakKai

Famous Bearers

  • ★Malachi (5th century BCE)
    Hebrew prophet traditionally credited as author of the Book of Malachi, the final book of the Old Testament

If you like Malakhi…

Malachi— Standard English spelling
Elijah— Hebrew prophet name of same prophetic tradition
Elias— Greek form of Elijah
Ezra— Hebrew scribe/prophet name of same Old Testament tradition

Frequently Asked

What does Malakhi mean?

Malakhi means my messenger or my angel from Hebrew mal'akhi, a variant of Malachi.

Who was Malachi?

Malachi was the last of the Hebrew prophets and his book is the final book of the Old Testament.

How do you pronounce Malakhi?

Malakhi is pronounced MAL-ah-ky with three syllables.

What names are similar to Malakhi?

Similar names include Malachi, Elijah, and Ezra.