Malachi
m(a)-la-chi
US Popularity:297
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:messenger of God
Malachi is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "messenger of God." It is a biblical name associated with the religious prophet and author of the Book of Malachi in the Old Testament. Malachi is also a variant of Malachy and shares its name with the first Irishman to be canonized in the Roman Catholic Church. While its origins are religious, Malachi offers plenty of appeal to secular families too. By shortening it to Mal or Kai, you can reinvent this classic and present baby Malachi with a sweet nickname.
Famous People Named Malachi
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Malachi BartonActor
- Malachi KirbyTV Actor
- Malachi PearsonVoice Actor
- Malachi RichardsonBasketball Player
Malachi Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Malachi is currently #196 on The Bump
Boy:Malachi is currently #47 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Malachi is currently #297 in U.S. births
Boy:Malachi is currently #107 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#297
in 2022
+ 6
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry Malachi Family History
Britannica The Book of Malachi March 2021
Behind the Name Malachi May 2018
Name Doctor Malachi
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