Lailey vs Mahalet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahalet

Girl #43,691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenderness, sickness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Hebrew Amharic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,691
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maha, Hali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lailey Rank #43,677
Mahalet Rank #43,691

Lailey is more popular, ranked #43677 vs #43691 for Mahalet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Mahalet ___

  • Mahalet Yohannes
  • Mahalet Miriam
  • Mahalet Desta
  • Mahalet Grace
  • Mahalet Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lailey or Mahalet more popular?

Lailey is more popular, ranked #43677 compared to Mahalet at #43691 in the United States.

What do Lailey and Mahalet mean?

Mahalet means "tenderness, sickness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lailey and Mahalet boy or girl names?

Lailey is primarily a girl name. Mahalet is primarily a girl name.

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