Malachi is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8355 in 1998 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 18 births ranking #6717. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 160,626 girls born was named Malachi. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Malachi is a biblical Hebrew name meaning my messenger. It feels serious and lyrical at the same time, which helps it stand out among longer traditional names.
The name is best known from the Old Testament prophet Malachi and has remained in use through Jewish and Christian traditions. In modern naming it offers biblical depth with a strong, memorable sound.