Mahlia
Every Mahlia since 1991 — 608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahlia
Mahlia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,239 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 608 American babies have been named Mahlia. Its peak came in 2009, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mahlia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahlia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,239 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,311 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,317 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,863 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,689 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,839 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,230 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,267 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,763 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,102 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,622 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,343 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,712 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,565 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,149 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,154 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,718 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,272 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,619 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,364 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,171 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,980 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,299 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,232 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,820 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahlia in 2025?
Mahlia ranked #9,239 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahlia?
608 babies have been named Mahlia in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahlia most popular?
Mahlia peaked in 2009, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Mahlia a boy or girl name?
Mahlia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahlia rising or falling?
Mahlia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.