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Annalyn

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Pronounced AN-ə-lin /ˈæn.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Blend of Anna — Hebrew 'grace, favor' — with the -lyn ending (originally Welsh 'lake')Medium

In 30 seconds: Grace plus a gentle -lyn: Annalyn weds the timeless Anna — 'grace' — to the modern -lyn ending. Classic heart, contemporary lilt.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningBlend of Anna — Hebrew 'grace, favor' — with the -lyn ending (originally Welsh 'lake')
U.S. rank (2025)#3910 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,368

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Annalyn blends Anna — Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor' — with the -lyn ending (originally Welsh 'lake', now decorative). The combination is a tidy modern name with a classical core.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, grace at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, means 'grace, favor' — and pairing it with -lyn gives that ancient classic a soft, current update.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Anna — root etymology

Variations

AnnalynnAnnalinAnnalyne

Nicknames

AnnaLyn

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If you like Annalyn…

Annalynn— the double-n spelling
Annalee— a fellow Anna- blend
Adalyn— a companion -lyn name
Evelyn— another -lyn classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annalyn mean?

Annalyn blends Anna ('grace, favor') with the -lyn ending.

How do you pronounce Annalyn?

It's said AN-ə-lin /ˈæn.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Annalyn a boy or girl name?

Annalyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Annalyn?

Annalyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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