Mahala
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Tender
- Origin
- Hebrew
Mahala Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,873 baby girls have been named Mahala. The name peaked in 2006 with 74 US births that year (rank #2499). In 2024, ranked #5223 nationally — 2,724 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Mahala
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mahala births are: Ohio (84), Kentucky (79), North Carolina (24).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Mahala
If you like Mahala's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mahala's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Mahala
Variant Forms
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Compare Mahala to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mahala against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).