Malakye
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Free, freedom
Origin: Filipino/Malay
Popularity: Ranked #8666 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Malaya. Shares the meaning 'Free, freedom.'
Similar names: malikye, malaak, malak, malaki, malaya, malayah, malaika, malaiya
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Malakye? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Malakye, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Malakye
What does the name Malakye mean?
Malakye means “Free, freedom” from Filipino/Malay roots.
What is the origin of the name Malakye?
Malakye has Filipino/Malay origin. The traditional meaning is “Free, freedom”.
How popular is Malakye?
Malakye ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Malakye most popular?
Malakye peaked in 2011 with 50 babies registered that year.
Is Malakye a boy or girl name?
Malakye is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Malakyes in registered births are male.
Is the name Malakye rising or falling in popularity?
Malakye has fallen 2416 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5827 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Malakye been recorded?
Malakye appears in birth records across 25 years — from 2001 through 2025.