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Karalynn

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Pronounced KAR-ah-lin /ˈkær.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: A compound name — Kara ('beloved; dear', Latin/Italian cara) joined with a -lynn ending ('a pool/lake', Welsh)Low

In 30 seconds: Beloved/dear, plus a pool: Karalynn joins Kara and -lynn. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin, Welsh
MeaningA compound name — Kara ('beloved; dear', Latin/Italian cara) joined with a -lynn ending ('a pool/lake', Welsh)
U.S. rank (2025)#12525 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 765

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019632025

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

Karalynn is a compound name — Kara ('beloved; dear', Latin/Italian cara) joined with a -lynn ending ('a pool/lake', Welsh). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KAR-ah-lin').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, beloved-and-a-pool at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Karalynn joins Kara ('beloved; dear') with a -lynn ending ('a pool') — a lyrical, modern name (said 'KAR-ah-lin').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Kara, Lynn — compound name

Variations

KaralynCaralynnKarolyn

Nicknames

Kara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karalynn mean?

Karalynn joins Kara ('beloved; dear') with a -lynn ending ('a pool/lake').

How do you pronounce Karalynn?

It's said KAR-ah-lin /ˈkær.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karalynn a boy or girl name?

Karalynn is a girl's name.

How popular is Karalynn?

Karalynn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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