Meaning A girl's name of Hebrew origin, it means "affection." Origin of Mahalia Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names LaDonna Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Mahalia Similar Names Mawadda Mawaddah Mahabbah Mamata Atifa Atefeh Aatifa Ishfaq Israt Ulfah Year by Year Popularity of Mahalia