Mahala

Mahala is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 girls in the United States.

Mahala at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mahala

Mahala belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mahala first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #355 in 1882, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 2,873 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mahala in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#355 in 1882
Peak year
2006
Babies named Mahala in 2024
25
Total since 1880
2,873

Mahala in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2540 in 2002
Babies named Mahala in 2022
4
Total since 1996
33

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahala mean?

The meaning of Mahala is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mahala a boy or girl name?

Mahala is a girl name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mahala?

Mahala comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mahala?

Mahala first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #355 in 1882, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].