Malakai
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malakai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 57 babies have been named Malakai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malakai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,290 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,290
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Malakai
Malakai is a girl name .
Is Malakai a boy or girl name? Malakai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,290 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #233. Malakai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Malakai is currently ranked #28,290 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malakai include Mal, Mala, Malay, Malaie, Kai, Kaiy, Kaiie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malakai include Malani, Malaya, Malaysia, Malayah, Malak . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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