Malachi name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English, Hebrew, Irish and Gaelic
Pronunciation: m(a)-la-chi
Meaning: Messenger, My Angel and My Messenger
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Malachi meaning and origin

What does Malachi mean?

Predominantly used in Gaelic, Irish, English and Hebrew unfading and lofty, Malachi means "Messenger, My Angel or My Messenger" that originated from Hebrew is used for both genders.

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How do I pronounce Malachi?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Malachi as m(a)-la-chi.

Variants of Malachi

Malachai, Malik, Maalik, Malinnguaq

Nicknames for Malachi

From plentitude of nicknames for the given name Malachi, we love these names:

Names that rhyme with Malachi

How popular is the name Malachi?

Malachi was a popular name in United States. Over 48630 babies have been given the first name in 155 years. At its zenith in 2006, it ranked 150th when 2773 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 155 years but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 22 times Malachi used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 3714 babies have been given the name in 23 years.

At its zenith in 2005,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years but it is still going strong.

Malachi is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1975 and achieved its top ranking of 290 in 1975.

Malachi is a common name in Nigeria and Kenya while somewhat familiar name in DR Congo, Malawi, Jamaica, England, Papua New Guinea, Ghana, India, Solomon Islands, Zimbabwe, Cameroon and Australia. At least, 50000 people globally have carried Malachi as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20231462466121347
2022162227300
20211672283110538
20201562375150495
20191612438971010
20181552496105259
20171532538126937
20161542631108439
20151602587725816
201417823941012010
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Numerological aspects of Malachi

Stop focusing on them because you can't change everyone and focus on becoming the best role model you can be. It's time you give new people a chance and let go of your past. Instead of seeing it as a cursing, take this as your blessing. Reorder your priorities and put work as last. Understand that you were born alone, and not with your partner in hand. You are stubborn and self-motivated. People take you as a self-absorbed person but you don't care how they take you.

If you like Malachi, you would love these names

  •  Noeline - The Noeline means "God is with Us" is originated from Hebrew language
  •  Jinty - Commonly Accepted and Evergreen girl name Jinty came from Hebrew is specifically used in Scottish. Jinty is equivalent of Janet in Scottish language. Also Jinty is Scottish cognate of Jeannette
  •  Boaz - Customary Hebrew Boaz is used substantially in Hebrew, Dutch and English bestowed upon baby boys, meaning of Boaz is "Swift or Quick"
  •  Abilgail - Originated from Hebrew, Atypical Abilgail means "Father's Joy, Gives Joy and My Father Rejoices" is usually bestowed upon girls. Abilgail is derivative of Abigail.
  •  Marnisha means Sailor of the Sea and Rejoice used for baby girls is originated from Hebrew. Marnisha is derivation of Marni.

Famous people named Malachi

  • Malachi ben Jacob HaKohen, renowned Talmudist, methodologist
  • Malachi O'Doherty, journalist
  • Malachi Thompson, American avant-garde jazz trumpet player
  • Malachi Smith, Jamaican dub poet
  • Malachi Favors, American jazz bassist
  • Malachi Martin, Irish Catholic priest and writer on the Catholic Church
  • Malachi Cush, singer/songwriter
  • Malachi Throne, American stage and television actor, noted for his guest-starring roles on 'Star Trek', 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'
  • Malachi Kittridge, Kittridge batted and threw right-handed
  • Malachi Jones, Bermudian cricketer
  • Malachi Martin, lived in South Australia in the 19th century and was convicted and executed for committing a willful murder
  • Malachi Barton in We Be Clownin' as Actor
  • Malachi Quiñones in Return of the Guitar Lord as Actor
  • Malachi Maynard in Written in Blood as Actor
  • Malachi Malik in Nocturnal Agony as Actor
  • Malachi Kirby in Gone Too Far as Actor
  • Malachi Pearson in Casper as Actor
  • Malachi Rempen directed the short The Silver Lincoln

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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