Mahaliah
ma-haliah,
maha-liah
US Popularity:11948
Origin:British
Meaning:Weak, sick; Lyre; Entreaty; Beloved; Forbearing
Mahaliah is a feminine name that’s an English variant of the Hebrew Mahala. While it can come from the Hebrew word hala meaning “weak” or “sick,” it can also come from Mahalath, meaning “lyre,” or Mahla, meaning “entreaty.” it can translate to “lyre,” from Mahalath, or “entreaty,” from Mahlah. Along with encouraging baby’s tender, caretaking side in the future, this name can bring about a love for music and a harmonious spirit one day. Mahaliah may also have links to the Tagalog word mahal, meaning “beloved,” and the Arabic names Mahal and Mahlaa, meaning “lenient” or “forbearing.” Celebrate baby’s darling place in your heart with the moniker Mahaliah.
How Popular Is The Name Mahaliah?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1992
#14599
in 1992
No comparison data from 1991
Sources
Behind the Name, Mahalia, July 2008
Abarim Publications, Mahlah meaning, May 2025
Behind the Name, Mahalath, October 2024
WordSense Dictionary, mahal
Quranic Names, Mahal, A Quranic Name for Boys
Quranic Names, Mahlaa, A Quranic Name for Girls
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