Maleah vs Mahalia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maleah

Girl #1,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bitter sea, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Hawaiian)

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Girl #3,169 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"tenderness, marrow"

Origin: Hebrew Mahalah

African American Christian Hebrew English

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Maleah Rank #1,211

Mahalia Rank #3,169

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #3169 for Mahalia.

Is Maleah or Mahalia more popular?

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Mahalia at #3169 in the United States.

What do Maleah and Mahalia mean?

Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin). Mahalia means "tenderness, marrow" (Hebrew Mahalah origin).

Are Maleah and Mahalia boy or girl names?

Maleah is primarily a girl name. Mahalia is primarily a girl name.