Malekai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malekai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 244 babies have been named Malekai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malekai is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,786 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,786
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Malekai
Malekai is a boy name .
Malekai is currently ranked #8,786 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malekai include Mal, Male, Maley, Maleie, Kai, Kaiy, Kaiie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malekai include Malek, Maleek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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