Mahal
Girl name · Arabic · Filipino · Native American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #14,959 in 2010
0 babies were named Mahal in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mahal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMahal first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #14,959.
About the name Mahal
Mahal is a girl name of Arabic, Filipino and Native American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-hal”. US birth records list Mahal for girls only in 2010, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #14,959 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2010, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Arabic namesFilipino namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
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- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
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- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Mahal
What is the origin of the name Mahal?
Mahal has Arabic, Filipino, Native American roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Mahal a boy or girl name?
Mahal is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mahal?
Mahal is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2010. It peaked at #14,959 in 2010.