Malachi

Boy's name

Malachi is a Hebrew name meaning "my messenger" or "my angel." It is derived from the Hebrew word "mal'ākh" which means "messenger" or "angel."

Meaning My angel
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 2,404
Peak year 2006

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Malachi Martin - Author, exorcist, and theologian.
  • Malachi Richardson - Basketball player in the NBA.
  • Malachi Kirby - Actor known for "Roots" and "Black Mirror."
  • Malachi Dupre - Football player in the NFL.
  • Malachi Love-Robinson - Infamous "Dr. Love" teen fraudster.
  • Malachi Jones - Cricketer from Bermuda.
  • Malachi Flynn - Basketball player in the NBA.
  • Malachi Pearson - Actor, voice of Casper the Friendly Ghost.
  • Malachi O'Doherty - Journalist and author from Northern Ireland.

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