Malachi is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10402 in 2009 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 18 births ranking #6717. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 166,988 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.