Mahalia
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ha-li-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Tender
- Origin
- Hebrew
Mahalia Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,316 baby girls have been named Mahalia. The name peaked in 2020 with 65 US births that year (rank #2614). In 2024, ranked #3196 nationally — 582 places below its 2020 peak.
Top States for Mahalia
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mahalia births are: California (102), Florida (66), Texas (65).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Mahalia
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7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mahalia's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Mahalia
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahala | Tender | Female | Hebrew |
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Compare Mahalia to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mahalia against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).