Total births
522
Boys' name · since 1994
Malichi
Malichi has 522 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12990
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Malichi currently ranks #12990 among boys' names in America, with 522 babies recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Malichi recorded 522 times among boys since 1994, holding rank #12990 nationally today, ahead of 9% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #12990 among boys today
- 522 born since 1994
- 2000s peak decade
- 9% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Malichi is currently the #12990 boys' name in America, more common than 9% of boys - 522 born since 1994, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12990
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Malichi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12990
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 9% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Malichi was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
37 babies were named Malichi in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Malichi compares
522 Top 43% higher than 57% of 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
Malichi's all-time total is 42% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malichi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 522 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Malichi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Malichi splits its recorded history at 2010: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Malichi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#12,990
Active since
1994
Malichi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Malichi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Malichi's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Malichi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 232 births (44% of all-time use).
How Malichi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Malichi's total volume
Malichi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Malichi by state
Where Malichi concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Malichi's total US births 1.1%
Even split
6 of 522 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malichi? ▼
Malichi has been given to 522 babies in the U.S. since 1994, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12990 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Malichi most popular? ▼
Malichi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Malichi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malichi are California (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Malichi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Malichi since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Malichi? ▼
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 Malichi's data
- Malichi's decade-level peak was the 2000s (232 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Malichis (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Malichi
Nearby Names Like Malichi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malichi
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 Malichi side by side: Malichi vs Malcolm Malichi vs Malachi Malichi vs Malik
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1994–2025 (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. "Malichi: #12990 Boys' Name - 522 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malichi. 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 Malichi 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 July 2026.