Malachite
Malachite is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,238 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malachite first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 77 babies have been named Malachite in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malachite is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #7,238 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,238
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Malachite
Malachite is a boy name .
Malachite is currently ranked #7,238 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malachite include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malachite include Malachi, Malakai, Malakhi, Malaki, Malachai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis