Total births
313
Boys' name · since 2002
Malikhi
Malikhi has 313 recorded births since 2002 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13175
- among boys today
- 313
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 8%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Malikhi is the #13175 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 313 recorded since 2002.
Social Security Administration records show Malikhi recorded 313 times among boys since 2002, holding rank #13175 nationally today, ahead of 8% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #13175 among boys today
- 313 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 8% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Malikhi is currently the #13175 boys' name in America, more common than 8% of boys - 313 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13175
- among boys today
- 313
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 8%
- more common than other boys
Malikhi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#13175
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 8% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Malikhi was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
21 babies were named Malikhi in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Malikhi compares
313 47th 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
Malikhi's all-time total is 15% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malikhi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 313 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Malikhi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Malikhi's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Malikhi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#13,175
Active since
2002
Malikhi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Malikhi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Malikhi's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Malikhi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
116 births
- 2010s
2010s
139 births
- 2020s
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 139 births (44% of all-time use).
Malikhi by state
Where Malikhi concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Malikhi's total US births 1.6%
5 of 313 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malikhi? ▼
Malikhi has been given to 313 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #13175 as of the latest data. 21 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Malikhi most popular? ▼
Malikhi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Malikhi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malikhi are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Malikhi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Malikhi since 2002 -- 24 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Malikhi? ▼
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 Malikhi's data
- Malikhi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (139 total births) through the 2020s (58) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Malikhis (5 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 Malikhi
Nearby Names Like Malikhi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malikhi
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 Malikhi side by side: Malikhi vs Malcolm Malikhi vs Malachi Malikhi vs Malik
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Malikhi
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, 2002–2025 (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. "Malikhi: #13175 Boys' Name - 313 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malikhi. 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 Malikhi 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.