At a glance
- In short
- Glema is a unique and charming American English name for baby girls, with Celtic roots meaning "bright" or "radiant."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1953 (#4,226)
- Babies in 1953
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,644 in 1932
- First recorded
- 1920
Meaning of Glema
Glema is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has American English pronunciation as "GLEE-muh" (/ɡliːmə/). This name does not have any variations, but it is truly one of a kind. Glema has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While it may not be as popular today, it has a rich history with occasional peaks in popularity. In recent years, fewer than five babies per year have been given this name. Glema's origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have Celtic roots, meaning "bright" or "radiant." This name exudes positivity and charm and would be perfect for parents seeking something uncommon yet enchanting for their little girl.
How to pronounce Glema
English
- Pronounced GLEE-muh /ɡliːmə/
Popularity of Glema in the U.S.
Glema was last recorded in the U.S. in 1953, ranked #4,226 with 8 babies. It peaked at #2,644 in 1932. It first appears in the records in 1920.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1920–1953 22 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 8 | 4,226 | ▲ 257 |
| 1952 | 7 | 4,483 | back (not recorded in 1948–1951) |
| 1947 | 6 | 4,764 | ▼ 347 |
| 1946 | 6 | 4,417 | ▼ 392 |
| 1945 | 6 | 4,025 | back (not recorded in 1944) |
| 1943 | 7 | 3,801 | back (not recorded in 1942) |
| 1941 | 7 | 3,559 | back (not recorded in 1938–1940) |
| 1937 | 6 | 3,800 | ▼ 99 |
| 1936 | 6 | 3,701 | back (not recorded in 1935) |
| 1934 | 6 | 3,802 | ▼ 934 |
| 1933 | 9 | 2,868 | ▼ 224 |
| 1932 | 11 | 2,644 | ▲ 1,687 |
| 1931 | 5 | 4,331 | ▼ 1,276 |
| 1930 | 9 | 3,055 | ▲ 82 |
| 1929 | 9 | 3,137 | ▲ 1,058 |
| 1928 | 6 | 4,195 | ▼ 320 |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,875 | ▼ 606 |
| 1926 | 9 | 3,269 | ▲ 1,157 |
| 1925 | 6 | 4,426 | ▼ 1,453 |
| 1924 | 11 | 2,973 | ▼ 241 |
| 1923 | 12 | 2,732 | back (not recorded in 1921–1922) |
| 1920 | 10 | 3,097 | new |