Tenderness or marrow; possibly a variant of Mahala or Michaela
Mahaila is a rare name with complex roots. It is often considered a variant of the biblical name Mahala, meaning 'tenderness' or 'marrow,' or a phonetic variation of the Hebrew name Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'. Its usage in the United States has been sporadic, often appearing as a creative spelling of more common names.
Less common today
Mahaila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,506 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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