Total births
261
Boys' name · since 2005
Malekai
Malekai has 261 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8103
- among boys today
- 261
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other boys
Malekai currently ranks #8103 among boys' names in America, with 261 babies recorded since 2005.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Malekai has been recorded 261 times among boys since 2005, currently ranked #8103 nationally and more common than 43% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #8103 among boys today
- 261 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 43% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Malekai is currently the #8103 boys' name in America, more common than 43% of boys - 261 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8103
- among boys today
- 261
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other boys
Malekai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8103
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 43% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Malekai was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
27 babies were named Malekai in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Malekai compares
261 43th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Malekai's all-time total is 29% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malekai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 261 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Malekai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Malekai splits its recorded history at 2016: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2014 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Malekai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#8,103
Active since
2005
Malekai popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Malekai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Malekai's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Malekai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s
2010s
117 births
- 2020s
2020s
103 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 117 births (45% of all-time use).
Malekai by state
Where Malekai concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 14 | 5.4% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Malekai's total US births 5.4%
Even split
14 of 261 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malekai? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 261 babies named Malekai. Today it holds rank #8103 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 27 births.
When was Malekai most popular? ▼
Malekai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Malekai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malekai are Texas (14 births), California (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Malekai been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Malekai since 2005 -- 21 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Malekai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Malcolm, Malachi, Malik, Malakai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Malekai's data
- Malekai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (117 total births) through the 2020s (103) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Malekais (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Malekai
Nearby Names Like Malekai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malekai
Malcolm Boy
#314 70,209 births
Malachi Boy
#149 65,758 births
Malik Boy
#428 49,607 births
Malakai Boy
#232 17,830 births
Malcom Boy
#1737 5,864 births
Compare Malekai side by side: Malekai vs Malcolm Malekai vs Malachi Malekai vs Malik
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Malekai
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Malekai: #8103 Boys' Name - 261 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malekai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Malekai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.