Rival or whole; universal
Emalyn is a modern American blend, likely combining the classic Emma with the popular 'lyn' suffix. It draws from the Germanic root 'ermen' meaning whole or universal, and the Latin 'aemulus' meaning rival.
Less common today
Emalyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,329 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
