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UK boy's name

Malacai

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "messenger of God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Malacai is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Malacai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Malacai is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Malacai. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Malacai ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Malacai.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Malacai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Malacai mean?

The name Malacai is derived from the Hebrew name Malachi, which means "messenger of God" or "my messenger." It is a biblical name that can be traced back to the Old Testament and the Book of Malachi, one of the last books of the Hebrew Bible.

The name Malachi was borne by a prophet who lived during the 5th century BCE and whose teachings are recorded in the Book of Malachi. This book is significant in the Hebrew Bible as it addresses issues of social justice, faithfulness to God, and the importance of adhering to religious traditions.

The earliest recorded use of the name Malacai can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and manuscripts from the 5th century BCE onwards. It is a variant spelling of the original Hebrew name Malachi and was likely influenced by the Greek translation of the Bible, where the name was rendered as Malachias.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Malacai or its variants. One of the earliest recorded instances is Malachi, the biblical prophet who lived in the 5th century BCE and whose teachings are recorded in the Book of Malachi.

Another significant figure was Malachi Martin (1921-1999), an Irish Catholic priest, writer, and theologian who gained notoriety for his controversial views on the Catholic Church and his writings on exorcism and the supernatural.

In the 17th century, Malachi Thruston (1640-1728) was an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works and served as the chaplain to King William III of England.

Malachi Browne (born 1981) is a contemporary American journalist and war correspondent who has covered various conflicts around the world, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Malachi Favors (1927-1979) was an American jazz bassist and composer who played with legendary musicians such as John Coltrane and Archie Shepp, and was a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

While the name Malacai has its roots in Hebrew and biblical traditions, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting the enduring influence of religious texts and the spread of Judeo-Christian beliefs.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Malacai by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Malacai was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4789 3 1

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FAQ

Malacai: questions and answers

How popular is the name Malacai in the UK right now?

In 2022, Malacai was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Malacai most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Malacai in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Malacai?

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "messenger of God".

How many people are called Malacai in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Malacai across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.