Kohani vs Mahala

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kohani

Girl #5,359 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priestly, of the Kohen (priest)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Mizrahi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,359
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koha, Hani, Koko

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Mahala

Girl #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman"

Origin: Sioux (Native American)

Cultural Roots

Native American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maha, Hala, Mala

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Popularity Comparison

Kohani Rank #5,359
Mahala Rank #5,223

Mahala is more popular, ranked #5223 vs #5359 for Kohani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kohani ___

  • Kohani Miriam
  • Kohani Tova
  • Kohani Rose
  • Kohani Adina
  • Kohani Shira
  • Kohani Pearl

Mahala ___

  • Mahala Rose
  • Mahala Dawn
  • Mahala June
  • Mahala Grace
  • Mahala Faye
  • Mahala Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kohani

Levi Talia Ezra Naomi Asher

If you choose Mahala

Tallulah Sacajawea Winona Rowena Shiloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kohani or Mahala more popular?

Mahala is more popular, ranked #5223 compared to Kohani at #5359 in the United States.

What do Kohani and Mahala mean?

Kohani means "priestly, of the Kohen (priest)" (Hebrew origin). Mahala means "woman" (Sioux (Native American) origin).

Are Kohani and Mahala boy or girl names?

Kohani is primarily a girl name. Mahala is primarily a girl name.

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