Mahalia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mahalia has Hebrew origins, meaning 'praise.' It evolved from Michaela and has been popularized in modern times, particularly through the legacy of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. The name is often linked with positive traits such as creativity and spirituality. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Mahalia is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mahalia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mahalia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2789th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4068th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3240th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5999th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4118th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3590th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3378th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mahalia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mahalia"
Pronunciation
/məˈheɪliə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Mahalia is derived from the Hebrew name 'Michaela' which means 'who is like God?' It is often associated with the Hebrew word 'chalah,' meaning 'to sing' or 'to praise.'
Meaning
praise
Language Evolution
Michaela, Mahalia
Historical Usage
The name Mahalia gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in African American communities, largely due to the influence of the renowned gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
Variants & Derivatives
Mahal, Mahaliah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mahalia is perceived as a beautiful and unique name, often associated with music and spirituality, reflecting its roots in praise and song.
Famous People
Mahalia Jackson, Mahalia Burkmar
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mahalia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mahalia"
"Mahalia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2789th of 9107 | 186 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4068th of 9204 | 90 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3240th of 12526 | 255 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5999th of 19264 | 129 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4118th of 27321 | 365 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3590th of 35406 | 655 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3378th of 30306 | 565 |
Regional Popularity of "Mahalia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mahalia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
76.38% 2179th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
60.65% 2714th/4475 |
76.32% 3964th/5194 |
73.31% 4631st/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
92.12% 4757th/5164 |
57.75% 4223rd/7313 |
54.29% 4052nd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
64.61% 2899th/4487 |
46.35% 3162nd/6822 |
59.86% 3757th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mahalia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mahalia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.