Glenna
Glenna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlɛnə/
Meaning and origin of Glenna
Root meaning: “secluded valley”
- A female given name originating as a coinage, in quiet use since the 19th century.
Etymology
From male given name Glen, from Scottish glen (“secluded valley”).
How popular is Glenna?
Since 1880, 25,624 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Glenna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #256 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #3652 in 1940. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Glenna FAQ
What does the name Glenna mean?
Glenna traces back to a root meaning "secluded valley". A female given name originating as a coinage, in quiet use since the 19th century. From male given name Glen, from Scottish glen (“secluded valley”).
How popular is the name Glenna?
Since 1880, 25,624 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Glenna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #256 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #3652 in 1940. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Glenna a boy or girl name?
Glenna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 25,624 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.