Malachy
Gender: Boy
Meaning: My messenger, my angel
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #8665 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Malachi. Shares the meaning 'My messenger, my angel.'
Similar names: malachi, malachai, malachii, malacai, malahni, malaica, malakhi, malichi
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Malachy? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Malachy, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Malachy
What does the name Malachy mean?
Malachy means “My messenger, my angel” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Malachy?
Malachy has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “My messenger, my angel”.
How popular is Malachy?
Malachy ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Malachy most popular?
Malachy peaked in 2002 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Malachy a boy or girl name?
Malachy is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Malachys in registered births are male.
Is the name Malachy rising or falling in popularity?
Malachy has fallen 3471 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4772 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Malachy been recorded?
Malachy appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1897 through 2025.