4 Letter Girl Names

Although it has no doubt been used as a name by someone somewhere, Girl likely appears on the US extended baby names list most years as a kind of holding term, where parents have not yet decided on the name so the baby is instead recorded as "Girl", "Boy" or "Unknown".

Girl

Isai

Izza

Jara is a name with roots in several different cultures and languages, with different meanings and associations. She's the Hindu goddess of the household, happiness, and prosperity. In Spanish, where the name is pronounced with an H sound at the beginning ala Jose, Jara is a flower name meaning "rock-rose". In Arabic, the meaning of "earthen water jug" relates it to both the earth and to water.

Jara

Joia is a feminine name with Latin and Portuguese origins, meaning 'jewel' or 'joy.' In Portuguese-speaking countries, it directly translates to 'jewel,' while its pronunciation (often as 'JOY-ah') connects it to the English word 'joy.' This dual meaning gives the name a particularly positive and precious connotation. The name features a pleasing, melodic quality with just two syllables that flow together harmoniously. Though relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Joia has maintained consistent usage in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking regions. Its cross-cultural appeal, simple spelling, and uplifting meaning make it attractive to parents seeking a name that feels both distinctive and meaningful. The name's brevity paired with its rich meaning creates an elegant simplicity.

Joia

Kady, though it has an authentic Irish meaning, may also be a variation of Katy short form of Kadence, or combination of initials K. and D. Though Kady is more distinctive, everyone will just hear it as Katy.  

Kady

Kenz

Keza

In Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Kida is a warrior princess from the lost city of Atlantis. Her full name in the film is Kidagakash, which was created for the film. Read more about Kida and other <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/disney-princess-names">Disney Princess Names</a> in our featured blog.

Kida

The spiritual sounding Kiva has a number of other-worldly associations. Kiva is a "Stargate" character who becomes a commander in the Lucian Alliance, as well as a planet in "Star Wars." Kiva is also the name of a room used by the Hopi for spiritual ceremonies.

Kiva

Multicultural mini name with an intuitive pronunciation — it's a recipe for success, yet Lida remains under the radar.

Lida

Lowe

Loza

Malu is a charming Hawaiian name chosen by ex-Talking Head David Byrne for his daughter. Malu might also be an abbreviated form of Malou, which is an abbreviated form of Mary Louise.  Malu or Malou might be a retro-chic nickname for a child given the family names of Mary and/or Louise.

Malu

Marz

Mazy

<p>Nysa is a feminine name with ancient roots, deriving from Greek mythology where it referred to a mountain nymph who helped raise the god Dionysus. Historically, Nysa was also the name of several ancient cities throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. The name carries an exotic, ethereal quality with its flowing sounds and mythological connections. Nysa remains quite rare in modern usage, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical depth and feminine grace. Its brevity and melodic quality make it distinctive yet accessible. The name's pronunciation (typically NYE-sah) gives it a gentle, lyrical quality. While never having achieved widespread popularity, Nysa appeals to those drawn to names with classical origins and mystical associations.</p>

Nysa

Sleek and sophisticated single-syllable choice that has NEVER been in the Top 1000, though sister name Paige has ranked since the mid 1950s. Though off her peak, Paige is still in the Top 200. Along with Poppy, Patience, and Plum, Page is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/girls-names/p">girl names that start with P</a> that are also words.

Page

Reah

Ryli

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

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

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