Small drop or meadow near the hill
Brenly is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the Irish name Brenna with the popular suffix -ly. It may also be interpreted as a variant of Brinley, which is derived from Old English elements meaning 'burnt meadow' or 'hillside meadow'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Brenly in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).