Mahalia
Every Mahalia since 1880 — 2,370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahalia
Mahalia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,088 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,370 American babies have been named Mahalia. Its peak came in 2020, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mahalia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahalia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,088 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,153 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,254 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,984 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,949 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,617 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,365 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,375 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,674 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,970 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,200 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,723 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,351 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,193 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,318 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,932 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,067 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,979 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,956 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,292 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,696 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,873 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,570 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,876 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,288 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,883 |
| 1995 | 56 | #2,356 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,331 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,751 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,754 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,492 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,875 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,596 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,730 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,563 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,509 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,334 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,904 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,823 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,835 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,106 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,380 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #899 |
Famous people named Mahalia
- Mahalia Jackson Singer · 1911–1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahalia in 2025?
Mahalia ranked #3,088 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahalia?
2,370 babies have been named Mahalia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahalia most popular?
Mahalia peaked in 2020, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Mahalia a boy or girl name?
Mahalia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahalia rising or falling?
Mahalia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mahalia?
Well-known people named Mahalia include Mahalia Jackson (singer).