Melakai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Melakai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 57 babies have been named Melakai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melakai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,356 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,356
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"related to Athira star"
#26,446 in US
Greek origin
"Exclamation of triumphant discovery"
#26,521 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"slender; narrow passage"
#26,386 in US
African American naming tradition origin
"Modern creative formation"
#26,551 in US
Hebrew Yeshayahu origin
"Yahweh saves"
#26,383 in US
Old English origin
"farm garden, upper estate enclosure"
#26,532 in US
Latin origin
"woodland spirit"
#26,245 in US
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About the Name Melakai
Melakai is a boy name .
Melakai is currently ranked #26,356 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melakai include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis