4 Letter Girl Names

Sury is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive of Sarah (meaning "princess" in Hebrew) or possibly derive from Sanskrit origins relating to "sun" or "sunlight." In some Hispanic communities, it appears as a nickname for names like Surizaday. The name's brevity and simple two-syllable pronunciation (SOO-ree) give it an accessible, friendly quality across various cultures. While not ranking among common names in most countries, Sury has a contemporary feel that aligns with the trend toward shorter, globally accessible names. Its versatility across different cultural contexts makes it appealing to multicultural families or parents seeking a name that works well internationally while maintaining a gentle, feminine sound.

Sury

Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.

Flor

In the 1940s, Toni began to surpass its progenitor, Antonia, but it peaked in 1960 and has since dropped back below the US Top 1000.

 American author Toni Morrison is an eminent namesake. She was actually born Chloe Ardelia but took the baptismal name Anthony when she converted to Catholicism aged 12, which is where her nickname comes from. Australian actress Toni Collette is another notable bearer.

Toni

Introduced by model Emme (born Melissa) and now a legitimate member of the Em-starting girls' name group, especially since it was chosen by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony for their twin daughter.

Emme

A serene name of Arabic origin that was a fast rising choice in the UK in 2022. 

Irha

Koda is a unisex name with Native American origins, though it's increasingly used for girls. Most commonly associated with the Dakota and Lakota Sioux languages, Koda means 'friend' or 'ally.' The name has gained moderate popularity in the early 21st century as parents increasingly seek names with natural connections and cultural significance. Koda's appeal lies in its simplicity, strong sound, and meaningful etymology. The connection to Native American heritage appeals to those seeking names with cultural depth, while its brevity makes it practical and memorable. Though still relatively uncommon, Koda has been steadily rising in usage, particularly among parents attracted to nature-inspired, gender-neutral names with distinctive sounds but easy pronunciation.

Koda

Nyah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, giving it rich multicultural significance. In Arabic, it's related to 'Nia' meaning 'purpose' or 'intention.' In Swahili traditions, it connects to similar meanings of 'purpose' or 'resolve.' Some associate it with Hebrew origins meaning 'beauty' or consider it a variation of the name 'Nya.' The name gained visibility in Western countries in the early 2000s, partly due to increased interest in distinctive multicultural names with concise, flowing sounds. Nyah features prominently in contemporary naming trends that favor short, vowel-rich names ending in 'ah.' Its international roots and melodic quality make it appealing to parents seeking a name that's both accessible and distinctive.

Nyah

This spelling variation of trending unisex Ari — both diminutives of Hebrew Ariel — means "lion of God".

Arie

One of those short, punchy names with its roots in a variety of different cultures and languages, Rina is sister to names like Mina, Mira, Lina, and Nina. Retro in feel, but never overused in the US, it peaked in 1980 when it was given to 90 girls. 
 
As a pan-European name, used in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and beyond, Rina may be considered a short form that has become a name in its own right. Usually said to derive from Catherine and its variants (Katerina, Catherina, Catharina, and Ekaterina), it may also be considered a short form for a whole range of other names, including Carina, Serina, Marina, and Corina. 
 
From its Hebrew roots, Rina comes from rinna meaning "joy, singing, shouting", adding an upbeat and cheerful note to the name. In this case, Rinat would be another form.
 
As a Japanese name, Rina may be interpreted as meaning "white jasmine" or "village greens and vegetables" depending on which kanji elements are used. Familiar in Japan, it has been notably borne by actress Rina Aizaw, singer Rina Sawayama, and voice actress Rina Satō.
 
Additionally, Rina has its origins in Sanskrit and may be used as a Hindi and Marathi name. Also spelled as Reena, it comes from the Sanskrit word for "melted, dissolved".
 
Finally, it may be connected to Rena, a short form or variation of Renata and Renee, ultimately meaning "born again" in Latin.
 
Given to 77 girls in a recent year in the US (the highest number for several decades), the name is typically said as REE-na or REE-nuh, though the emphasis may vary depending on language and location. 

Hebrew: VariantRinat
Sanskrit: melted (also Reena)
Japanese: white jasmine; village+ greens, vegetables

Rina

Aris is typically a masculine name in Greek, connected to the ancient Greek god of war, Ares, or to Aristoteles, meaning "the best purpose". As a feminine name, however, it could be considered a short for of girl names beginning with the "Aris-" prefix, usually interpreted as meaning "the best".
 
In a recent year, it was chosen for 82 girls in the US, compared to 117 boys, which in the UK, it is a Top 500 name for boys.

Aris

Coco came to prominence as the nickname of the legendary French designer Chanel (born Gabrielle) and has lately become a starbaby favorite, initially chosen by Courteney Cox for her daughter Coco Riley in 2004. At first it was the kind of name that the press loves to ridicule, but we predict Coco's heading for more broad acceptance and even popularity.

Coco

Echo, the pretty, resonant name of a legendary nymph, was the heroine of Joss Whedon's sci-fi series Dollhouse. Nick Hexum, of the band 311, named his daughter Echo Love.
 In the Greek myth, Echo was a nymph whose unrequited love for Narcissus caused her to fade away until all that was left was the sound of her voice. Obviously, a name with a lot of reverberations.

Echo

A mini variation of Elsie that is better relegated as a nickname than a full form.

Elsy

Shai is a name newly-used in the US for both boys and, slightly less often, girls. Though the correct pronunciation is "shy", many will say shay, which might be all right with you.

Shai

There are a dizzying number of varieties of the Arabic name Leila or Layla, two of the most popular versions, with Lela one of the rarer, given to fewer than 100 baby girls in the US each year. Pronunciation and spelling can be a challenge, so if you choose this simple, lovely name, you will be explaining it much more often than you want to.

Lela

Simple yet powerful, Roya is a Persian name, ultimately from the Arabic raʾā, meaning "to see, perceive", and is therefore associated with dreams and prophetic visions. Also appearing as Ruya, Roaa, Rouyaa, and Röya, it is familiar in Iran, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan. 
 
Notable bearers include singer Röya Aykhan, musician and archaeologist Roya Arab, producer and director Roya Sadat, and poet and writer Roya Hakakian.

Roya

Taya has recently jumped into the mainstream name pool, perhaps because of kinship with Maya and Kaya. After five years outside the US Top 1000, it reentered in 2015.
 Taya Smith is an Australian singer in the band Hillsong United.

Taya

Dora is poised for a comeback, right behind Laura, Nora, Cora, and Flora. First-time parents who haven't watched cartoons in a couple of decades should be aware of the Dora the Explorer connection, which has its pluses and minuses. 
 Dora became popular during the Victorian era largely via Dora Spenlow, the "child-wife of Dickens's David Copperfield. Two noted real-life bearers were Dora Maar (born Henriette), a Picasso model and muse, and Dora Carrington, a British painter who was a member of the Bloomsbury Group. The name suffered a bit of a setback from being the title of the long-running comic strip, Dumb Dora.. 
 While Dora can stand on its own, it can also be short for Dorothea, Dorothy, or Theodora. Dory is a cute diminutive.

Dora

This phonetic spelling of Drew is on the rise for boys, but was also given to 50 girls in 2022.

Jrue

Rena is a Hebrew name all on its own and is also a European short form of Irene, Irini, Renata, and Renate. In Punjabi, Rena means "to remain".

Rena

, one of the top names for girls not only in the US but around the world.

, other four letter names for girls in the US Top 100 include 

, the most-used girl name of all time, also contains four letters, as do such classics as 



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Browse our entire collection of four letter names for girls below, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Four Letter Girl Names, with origin, meanings, and popularity, including top four letter girl names Emma and Luna and unique four letter girl names Echo and Romy (Page 15)

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