Malakye
Every Malakye since 2001 — 517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malakye
Malakye is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,666 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 517 American babies have been named Malakye. Its peak came in 2011, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malakye stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malakye year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,666 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,838 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,112 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,703 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,266 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,872 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,905 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,237 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,560 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,250 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,648 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,086 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,465 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,678 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2,496 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,505 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,861 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,218 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,079 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,176 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,407 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,382 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,367 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,833 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,032 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malakye in 2025?
Malakye ranked #8,666 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malakye?
517 babies have been named Malakye in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malakye most popular?
Malakye peaked in 2011, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Malakye a boy or girl name?
Malakye is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malakye rising or falling?
Malakye is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.