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Emalyn

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Pronounced EM-ə-lin /ˈɛm.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Modern blend of Em- (from Emma/Emily/Emmeline, Germanic 'whole' or 'industrious') with -lyn, 'lake'Medium

In 30 seconds: Emma meets the meadow: Emalyn blends the Em- of Emma and Emmeline with the trusty -lyn. Vintage warmth, modern construction, and Emmy waiting inside.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Germanic
MeaningModern blend of Em- (from Emma/Emily/Emmeline, Germanic 'whole' or 'industrious') with -lyn, 'lake'
U.S. rank (2025)#4481 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,873

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519182025

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

Emalyn blends Em- — from Emma (Germanic 'whole, universal') or Emmeline (from amal, 'work, industrious') — with -lyn, the Welsh-derived 'lake'. It joins Emmalyn, Emberlyn, and Emersyn in the great Em- and -lyn waves.

It registers modestly in recent records as Emma stays a perennial favorite. Rare, vintage-rooted, and Emmy-equipped.

Did you know? Emmeline — a cousin to Emalyn's Em- — was the name of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, who led Britain's fight for women's votes; the Em- family runs deep.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Emmeline — component etymology

Variations

EmmalynEmmelineEmalynn

Nicknames

EmmyEmLynn

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If you like Emalyn…

Emmalyn— the double-m sister form
Emmeline— the vintage Em- classic behind it
Emberlyn— a fellow recent -lyn coinage
Evelyn— the companion -lyn favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emalyn mean?

Emalyn is a modern blend of Em- (from Emma or Emmeline) with -lyn, meaning 'lake'.

How do you pronounce Emalyn?

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

Is Emalyn a boy or girl name?

Emalyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Emalyn?

Emalyn is a rare, modern name in the U.S.

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