Gleny
Gleny is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationGleny peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Gleny you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- HistoryGleny first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Gleny
Gleny is a girl name of Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Irish names
Other spellings of Gleny
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Girl name: Alina · possibly noble
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
Questions about the name Gleny
What is the origin of the name Gleny?
Gleny is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Abigail (“my father is joy”), Riley (“rye clearing”), Maeve (“she who intoxicates”) and Kennedy (“helmeted head”).
Is Gleny a boy or girl name?
Gleny is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gleny?
Gleny is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2003. It peaked at #15,784 in 2003, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Gleny?
If you like Gleny, you might also like Glenny. Glenny is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Gleny?
Gleny is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.