Total births
608
Girls' name · since 1991
Mahlia
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 608 babies named Mahlia, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6282
- among girls today
- 608
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
608 babies have been named Mahlia since 1991, making it today's #6282 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Mahlia recorded 608 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #6282 nationally today, ahead of 65% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #6282 among girls today
- 608 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mahlia is currently the #6282 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 608 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6282
- among girls today
- 608
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Mahlia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6282
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Mahlia was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
43 babies were named Mahlia in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Mahlia compares
608 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mahlia's all-time total is 59% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mahlia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 608 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mahlia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mahlia splits its recorded history at 2010: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mahlia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#6,282
Active since
1991
Mahlia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Mahlia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mahlia's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Mahlia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
173 births
- 2010s
2010s
266 births
- 2020s
2020s
133 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 266 births (44% of all-time use).
How Mahlia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mahlia's total volume
Mahlia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mahlia by state
Where Mahlia concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 39 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 1.2% |
California share of Mahlia's total US births 6.4%
Even split
39 of 608 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahlia? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 608 babies named Mahlia. Today it holds rank #6282 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 43 births.
When was Mahlia most popular? ▼
Mahlia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Mahlia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mahlia are California (39 births), Florida (11 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Mahlia been used? ▼
Records for Mahlia go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mahlia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mahogany, Mahala, Mahalia, Maha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mahlia's data
- Mahlia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (266 total births) through the 2020s (133) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mahlias (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mahlia
Nearby Names Like Mahlia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahlia
Mahogany Girl
#2353 4,134 births
Mahala Girl
#5151 2,889 births
Mahalia Girl
#3123 2,370 births
Maha Girl
#3191 2,019 births
Mahi Girl
#4098 1,236 births
Compare Mahlia side by side: Mahlia vs Mahogany Mahlia vs Mahala Mahlia vs Mahalia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mahlia
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mahlia: #6282 Girls' Name - 608 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahlia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mahlia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.