US Popularity Rank: 11716

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Woman; Tender one, tenderness; Who is like God?

Parents who are searching for a name that crosses borders will love this worldly choice! Mahalya is a unique feminine name with Hebrew, Arabic, and Native American origins. Stretching across the globe, Mahalya is said to be derived from the likes of Mahala and Michaela, and has meanings that include “who is like God?,” “woman,” and “tender one” or “tenderness.”Regardless of which root most resonates with you and baby, Mahalya is sure to encourage baby to embrace their true self wherever they are.