Malaki
Boy name · #1259 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Malaki? In official American birth records, Malaki has been tracked continuously since 1989, giving it 36 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 158 baby boys were named Malaki, placing it at #1259 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #987, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,392 boys born in 2025 was named Malaki.
The 36-year story
Malaki first appears in the Social Security records in 1989, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 278 boys were named Malaki — good for #783 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Malaki per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Malaki against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Malaki in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Malaki is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Malaki will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Malaki is most common
State-level data for Malaki is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Malaki
Statistically, parents drawn to Malaki tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zaki, Mekhi, Makhi, Jovani, and Marley.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Malaki | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 | #1256 |
| 2024 | 137 | #1371 |
| 2023 | 150 | #1283 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1300 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1188 |
| 2020 | 135 | #1325 |
| 2019 | 171 | #1136 |
| 2018 | 168 | #1141 |
| 2017 | 178 | #1095 |
| 2016 | 202 | #1009 |
| 2015 | 209 | #987 |
| 2014 | 171 | #1117 |
| 2013 | 179 | #1056 |
| 2012 | 209 | #962 |
| 2011 | 199 | #983 |
| 2010 | 251 | #841 |
| 2009 | 242 | #867 |
| 2008 | 229 | #906 |
| 2007 | 278 | #783 |
| 2006 | 253 | #806 |
| 2005 | 245 | #791 |
| 2004 | 183 | #925 |
| 2003 | 141 | #1093 |
| 2002 | 133 | #1098 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1400 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Malaki?
In official American birth records, the name Malaki first appeared in 1989 (over 36 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 36 years.
Is Malaki a popular boy name?
Malaki ranked #1259 among boys in 2025 with 158 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #987.
When was the name Malaki most popular?
Malaki peaked in 2007, when 278 American boys received the name (ranked #783 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Malaki?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,392 newborn American boys was named Malaki. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.