Dear, beloved, or water
Mahlia is a name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Mahala or Malia, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', and is also associated with the Hawaiian form of Mary, which can mean 'bitterness' or 'sea of bitterness'.
About 11 girls were named Mahlia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Contemporary visual artist known for abstract works
