Will my child share the name Malaki with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Malaki per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Malaki in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Malaki becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Malaki is declining: down 724 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #837 in 2012.

Is Malaki a good choice for a distinctive name?

Malaki is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Malaki a popular baby name in the United States?

Malaki does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Malaki is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Malaki in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Malaki

Malaki is steadily gaining in popularity, up 38 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #837 in 2012, and it currently sits at #2922. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Malaki is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Malaki in their class.