Glenna

Glenna is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “secluded valley.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Glenna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“secluded valley”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡlɛnə/

About the name Glenna

Glenna belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “secluded valley” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Glenna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #256 in 1931, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 25,617 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Glenna in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#256 in 1931
Peak year
1951
Total since 1880
25,617

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Glenna mean?

Glenna means “secluded valley” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Glenna a boy or girl name?

Glenna is a girl name.

What origin is the name Glenna?

Glenna comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Glenna?

Glenna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #256 in 1931, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Glenna?

Glenna is pronounced /ˈɡlɛnə/ (IPA).

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