Mahalia is a given name and may refer to: Mahalia Barnes (born 1982), Australian singer-songwriter. Mahalia Belo, British film and television director. Mahalia Burkmar (born 1998), known mononymously as Mahalia, English singer, songwriter and actress. Mahalia Cassidy (born 1995), Australian netball player. Mahalia Jackson (1911–1972), American gospel singer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahalia