Lee vs Mahala

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Mahala Rank #5,223

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5223 for Mahala.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

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 Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Mahala

Tallulah Sacajawea Winona Rowena Shiloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Mahala more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Mahala at #5223 in the United States.

What do Lee and Mahala mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Mahala means "woman" (Sioux (Native American) origin).

Are Lee and Mahala boy or girl names?

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

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