Eliyah vs Mahelet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahelet

Girl #2,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"forgiveness, pardon"

Origin: Hebrew Mahalath

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Amharic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,312
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Heli, Maha

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Popularity Comparison

Eliyah Rank #2,125
Mahelet Rank #2,312

Eliyah is more popular, ranked #2125 vs #2312 for Mahelet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliyah ___

  • Eliyah Grace
  • Eliyah Rose
  • Eliyah Faith
  • Eliyah Marie
  • Eliyah Jade
  • Eliyah Noelle

Mahelet ___

  • Mahelet Tigist
  • Mahelet Hiwot
  • Mahelet Miriam
  • Mahelet Grace
  • Mahelet Selam
  • Mahelet Eden

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eliyah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Naomi Caleb

If you choose Mahelet

Tigist Hiwot Selam Abel Yonas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliyah or Mahelet more popular?

Eliyah is more popular, ranked #2125 compared to Mahelet at #2312 in the United States.

What do Eliyah and Mahelet mean?

Eliyah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Mahelet means "forgiveness, pardon" (Hebrew Mahalath origin).

Are Eliyah and Mahelet boy or girl names?

Eliyah is primarily a girl name. Mahelet is primarily a girl name.

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