Mahalya Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-HAY-lah / /məˈheɪliə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'God is my teacher'; English: variant of Mahalia

Historical & Cultural Background

Mahalia is often associated with the Hebrew name Mahalia, which means 'God is my teacher.' The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in African American communities, partly due to the influence of notable figures such as Mahalia Jackson, a famous gospel singer. The name reflects a blend of religious significance and cultural heritage.

Trend Summary

Mahalya has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, particularly within diverse communities.

Similar Names

MahalMaraMaliyah

Variants

  • Mahalia
  • Mahalya

International Variants

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Famous people named Mahalya

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Fictional characters named Mahalya

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaMalayaMaliaMiraMinaMila

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mahalya was first seen in the United States in 2006. Mahalya has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mahalya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mahalya

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20066