Mahalia

Mahalia 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 50 girls in the United States.

Mahalia at a glance

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

About the name Mahalia

Mahalia 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, Mahalia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #899 in 1880, and in 2024 50 babies received the name — 2,316 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mahalia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#899 in 1880
Peak year
2020
Babies named Mahalia in 2024
50
Total since 1880
2,316

Mahalia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1959 in 2023
Babies named Mahalia in 2025
6
Total since 1996
172

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahalia mean?

The meaning of Mahalia 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 Mahalia a boy or girl name?

Mahalia is a girl name. In 2024, 50 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mahalia?

Mahalia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mahalia?

Mahalia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #899 in 1880, and 50 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].