NAME PROFILE
Mahala
Derived from the Old English words for 'land of the hares' or 'gray land.' This name suggests a person who is grounded and resourceful, possessing a natural agility and a spirited, gentle connection to the world around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,889 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OH — 43%KY — 35%NC — 11%MO — 5%IN — 5%
Notable People
Harlon Hill (NFL star for the Chicago Bears) · Harlon Barnett (American football coach and defensive back) · Harlon Block (United States Marine and flag raiser on Iwo Jima) · Harlon Dalton (Legal scholar and author of Racial Healing) · Harlon Henry (Professional basketball player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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