The nameMahala
Mahala is a biblical name that was surprisingly common in 19th century America.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Mahala comes from Mahlah, one of the daughters of Zelophehad in the Book of Numbers. Its meaning is uncertain.
Origin
Hebrew.
History
The daughters of Zelophehad won the right to inherit their father's land. In the United States Mahala reached 355th place in 1882.
Popularity of the name Mahala
Mahala in the United States
Mahala was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 627 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Mahala. Half of all babies named Mahala in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.
Sibling names for Mahala
Names from the same generation as Mahala, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahala mean?
Mahala comes from Mahlah, one of the daughters of Zelophehad in the Book of Numbers. Its meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Mahala?
Hebrew.
Is Mahala a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahala is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mahala?
In 2024, Mahala was the 5192nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 25 births.
What are good sibling names for Mahala?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lili, Dena, Glenda and Janna for a sister, Rosendo, Claudio, Luc and Armand for a brother.