Mahala
Every Mahala since 1880 — 2,889 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahala
Mahala is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,359 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,889 American babies have been named Mahala. Its peak came in 2006, when 74 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 Mahala stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahala year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,359 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,238 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,203 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,639 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,037 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,420 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,107 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,952 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,812 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,936 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,062 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,616 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,090 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,564 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,525 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,789 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,115 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,940 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,234 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,500 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,658 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,796 |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,334 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,516 |
| 2001 | 57 | #2,655 |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,227 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,546 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,616 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,894 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,462 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,633 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,653 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,497 |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,308 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,298 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,663 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,626 |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,164 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,726 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,786 |
| 1915 | 24 | #1,503 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,395 |
| 1905 | 13 | #1,081 |
| 1900 | 17 | #933 |
| 1895 | 14 | #883 |
| 1890 | 19 | #611 |
| 1885 | 17 | #530 |
| 1880 | 9 | #613 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahala in 2025?
Mahala ranked #7,359 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahala?
2,889 babies have been named Mahala in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahala most popular?
Mahala peaked in 2006, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Mahala a boy or girl name?
Mahala is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahala rising or falling?
Mahala is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.