Mahala vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahala

Girl #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"diseased (alternate Hebrew interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Native American Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Mahala Rank #5,223

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5223 for Mahala.

Is Mahala or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mahala at #5223 in the United States.

What do Mahala and Richard mean?

Mahala means "diseased (alternate Hebrew interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mahala and Richard boy or girl names?

Mahala is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.