The baby name Mahlah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-lah (approx. /ˈmɑːlə/).
Mahlah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Mahlah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-lah (approx. /ˈmɑːlə/).
Mahlah is Hebrew in Origin.
Mahlah is a Hebrew biblical name, usually rendered from Machlah (מַחְלָה), derived from the root ch-l-h “to be sick/weak,” making its literal meaning “illness.” Despite the stark etymology, many modern bearers emphasize its scriptural resonance rather than the dictionary sense. English pronunciations vary between MAH-lah and MAKH-lah (with a guttural ch). The form Mahlah is common in English Bibles; Machlah reflects a closer transliteration.
In the Hebrew Bible, Mahlah is one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned for inheritance rights (Numbers 27; Joshua 17), giving the name associations with agency, justice, and legal reform. Usage in the English-speaking world has been rare but saw occasional Puritan-era and modern revivals among those seeking distinctive biblical names. Variants and spellings include Machlah and Mahla. Similar-sounding Mahala and Mahalia circulate in English but are best treated as separate names with different etymologies.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #956 | 5 | 10,120 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mahlah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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