Weak or sick; also associated with a stringed instrument.
Mahli is a name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as a masculine name. In modern usage, particularly for girls, it is often seen as a variant of Mahala or a diminutive of Mahalia. It is occasionally associated with the Hebrew word for a harp or stringed instrument, giving it a musical undertone.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Mahli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Son of Merari and grandson of Levi in the Hebrew Bible
