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Malakia

♂ Boy

Pronounced mal-uh-KY-uh /ˌmæl.əˈkaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Malakia reads as an elaborated form echoing Malachi, the Hebrew for 'my messenger' - the last Old Testament prophet - noted respectfully; as spelled it is a modern variant, and we do not over-claim.Low

In 30 seconds: An echo of Malachi: Malakia carries 'my messenger' (said 'mal-uh-KY-uh').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningMalakia reads as an elaborated form echoing Malachi, the Hebrew for 'my messenger' - the last Old Testament prophet - noted respectfully; as spelled it is a modern variant, and we do not over-claim.
U.S. rank (2022)#11757 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520022022

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

Malakia is a modern form echoing Malachi ('my messenger'), noted respectfully. It reads as a scripture-flavored name, rare in the U.S. (said 'mal-uh-KY-uh').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, scripture-flavored, and soft.

Did you know? Malakia echoes Malachi, Hebrew for 'my messenger' and the last Old Testament prophet, in an elaborated spelling, noted respectfully (said 'mal-uh-KY-uh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Malakia — echoes Malachi, Hebrew 'my messenger'

Variations

MalachiMalakiahMalakai

Nicknames

MalKia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malakia mean?

Malakia echoes Malachi, Hebrew for 'my messenger.'

How do you pronounce Malakia?

It's said mal-uh-KY-uh /ˌmæl.əˈkaɪ.ə/ - 4 syllables, stress on the third.

Is Malakia a boy or girl name?

Malakia is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Malakia?

Malakia is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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