Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Malakai.
National Rank (2025)
#213
All-Time Peak Rank
#213 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
17,830
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Malakai Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Malakai
According to SSA data, Malakai achieved its highest historical rank of #213 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,657 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 176.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 36 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Malakai scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+176.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,657Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
36Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:7
1990s:136
2000s:2,443
2010s:6,360
2020s:8,884
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-la-kai
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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