An estimated 17,670 living Americans are named Malakai.
How rare is Malakai?
Malakai is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,657 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Malakai?
The median age of a living American named Malakai is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 12 years old.
Is Malakai still popular?
Yes — Malakai is currently rising in popularity, with 1,657 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.9× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Malakai most common?
Malakai has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 5.1× more often than the national baseline.
1988Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
1,657
All-time
17,830
Diaspora map
Malakai spread fast — broke out in Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (2016) and ran high in 27 states within a decade.
Broke out: Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, 2016 · over-represented in 27 states over 8 years
