NAME PROFILE
Zalma
A variant of Mahala, derived from Hebrew meaning 'tender' or 'gentle,' and also used in Native American contexts to mean 'woman'; it characterizes a person with a nurturing spirit, immense inner grace, and a calming presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 89 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1997 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Hebrew, Native American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%TX — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Mahaley Patel (Actress, 'Easy A') · Mahaley Hessam (Actress, 'The DUFF') · Mahaley Manning (Singer-songwriter, 'The Lucky One') · Mahaley Bacon (Notable early American pioneer) · Mahaley Wade (Digital creator and artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HaleyMayMals
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