Mahalia
A girls’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning tenderness; affection; a form of Mahali.
Mahalia by the numbers
In 2025, 6 babies in England and Wales were named Mahalia. In the US, 41 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 60 babies in 1996, making it a 1990s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Mahalia. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Mahalatender or affectionate38 in the US (2017)
- Mahlia4 in England and Wales (2025)
- Maliacalm, peaceful; hawaiian form of Mary1,416 in the US (2017)
- Magalipearl; from margaret53 in the US (2017)
- Madalinawoman from magdala; a form of Madeline15 in the US (2017)
- Mahdiathe guided one; a form of Mahdi8 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Mahalia
Names that are said the same way as Mahalia, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean gentleness
Like Mahalia, each of these has gentleness in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Leahweary; also delicate5,168 in the US (2017)
- Alicenoble, of noble kind825 in England and Wales (2025)
- Delilahdelicate, languishing1,180 in England and Wales (2025)
- Milliegentle strength; from Millicent or Amelia1,080 in England and Wales (2025)
- Alisonnoble kind; a form of Alice812 in the US (2017)
- Almanourishing, kind222 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean love
Like Mahalia, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Milagracious, dear1,014 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marystar of the sea; beloved2,381 in the US (2017)
- Rosethe rose flower; symbol of love666 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mollybeloved; a diminutive of Mary405 in England and Wales (2025)
- Freyalady; goddess of love1,802 in England and Wales (2025)
- Amybeloved1,724 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Mahalia
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