Kathleen vs Emmalyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,110
Total SSA Count: 220
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Harriet Kamora Shea Chanel

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Emmalyn

Girl #1,123 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal (Emma) + lake/beautiful (lyn)"

Origin: Germanic + Welsh/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,123
Total SSA Count: 215
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Emmalyn Rank #1,123

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #1123 for Emmalyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or Emmalyn more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Emmalyn at #1123 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Emmalyn mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Emmalyn means "whole, universal (Emma) + lake/beautiful (lyn)" (Germanic + Welsh/English origin).

Are Kathleen and Emmalyn boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Emmalyn is primarily a girl name.

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