Mahala Name Popularity and Statistics
Mahala is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mahala?
Mahala is spelled M-A-H-A-L-A. The name has 6 letters.
Mahala Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,133
Recorded Births15
- Girls usage fell 1,985 places to #7,133 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mahala Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 15 | #7,133 |
| 2024 | Girls | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2023 | Girls | 25 | #5,126 |
| 2022 | Girls | 30 | #4,582 |
| 2021 | Girls | 26 | #4,964 |
| 2020 | Girls | 23 | #5,314 |
| 2019 | Girls | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2018 | Girls | 27 | #4,889 |
| 2017 | Girls | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2016 | Girls | 28 | #4,850 |
| 2015 | Girls | 27 | #4,981 |
| 2014 | Girls | 31 | #4,544 |
| 2013 | Girls | 27 | #5,013 |
| 2012 | Girls | 32 | #4,486 |
| 2011 | Girls | 32 | #4,466 |
| 2010 | Girls | 41 | #3,745 |
| 2009 | Girls | 55 | #3,088 |
| 2008 | Girls | 60 | #2,923 |
| 2007 | Girls | 53 | #3,214 |
| 2006 | Girls | 74 | #2,485 |
| 2005 | Girls | 64 | #2,636 |
| 2004 | Girls | 58 | #2,781 |
| 2003 | Girls | 72 | #2,321 |
| 2002 | Girls | 63 | #2,497 |
When Was Mahala Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Girls
74 recorded births
National rank #2,485
2003 · Girls
72 recorded births
National rank #2,321
2000 · Girls
71 recorded births
National rank #2,213
1999 · Girls
68 recorded births
National rank #2,205
Where Mahala Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,438 | 5 |