Mahalia
muh-HAY-lee-uh
Popularity
#3196
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
2,316
Peak Year
#65 in 2020
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of Hebrew origin, Mahalia means 'tenderness' or 'affection'. It is also associated with the biblical name Mahalaleel.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Mahalia Jackson
Influential American gospel singer and civil rights activist.
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