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Mahalia
OriginHebrew, variation of Mahala
Meaning"tenderness, affection"
US Rank#3088
2025 SSA
About Mahalia
An underused Biblical name, probably because it's so tightly identified with the Queen of gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson. Other variations include Mahalah, Mahayla, Mahila, Mahilia, Mehalia, Mahali, and Mahalya.
Pronounced muh-HAL-yuh.
As of October 2026, Mahalia ranked #3088 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #899 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,723 | 30 | 16.8 |
| 2015 | #4,200 | 35 | 19.6 |
| 2016 | #3,968 | 38 | 21.4 |
| 2017 | #3,673 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | #3,373 | 47 | 27.6 |
| 2019 | #3,363 | 47 | 28 |
| 2020 | #2,614 | 65 | 40.2 |
| 2021 | #2,947 | 57 | 34.7 |
| 2022 | #2,981 | 56 | 34.1 |
| 2023 | #3,251 | 50 | 31.2 |
| 2024 | #3,196 | 50 | 30.9 |
| 2025 | #3,088 | 53 | 33 |
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