Malkiel is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the verb 'malak', which means 'to reign'. It is composed of two elements: 'Mal-', meaning 'king', and '-kiel', derived from 'el', meaning 'God'. Thus, Malkiel translates to 'King is God'. This name was popular among Jews in medieval Europe but has become less common over time. It is often associated with the Talmudic sage Rabbi Meir of Kretshen (12th century), who was also known as Malkiel.
"Malkiel had a steady presence with 6 births in 2002 and again from 2009 to 2017. The name saw its highest popularity with 10 births in 2019, followed by another peak of 6 births in 2020. There has been no significant decline in usage since then, as shown by the consistent 5 and 6 births from 2022 to 2023. In total, Malkiel has been given to 56 newborns over these years."