4 Letter Girl Names

A funkier version of Coco that may be more appealing if you have Japanese or Native American heritage. Koko comes from the Blackfoot tribe, native to what is now Montana and Alberta, Canada.

Koko

Kris was once the ultimate cool cheerleader name, but now she's more likely to be a matriarch ala Kris Jenner. 

Only five baby girls were named Kris in the US last year, though there are still several hundred baby girls named Kristina, Kristen and sisters every year, making this name far from unique, at least as a short form.

Kris

Lux means light, but add an E and you get a modern word name that speaks of couture, quality and, well, luxury.
 
Luxe has been in the baby name charts since 2010, and although still rare, was more popular than ever before for both sexes in 2022.

Luxe

Mavy

Meya is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It could be a variation of Maya, which has roots in several cultures including Greek mythology (where it refers to the mother of Hermes) and Sanskrit (meaning 'illusion'). The spelling variation with 'e' gives the name a slightly different visual appeal while maintaining the melodic 'MAY-ah' pronunciation. Meya could also be considered a creative modern invention, following contemporary naming trends that favor short, vowel-rich names with soft sounds. The name has a delicate, flowing quality that contributes to its growing appeal. While still relatively uncommon, Meya has seen increased usage in recent decades as parents seek distinctive names with familiar pronunciation patterns.

Meya

Miia is a feminine name primarily found in Finnish and Estonian cultures, though it has spread beyond these regions. It likely originated as a variation of Mia or possibly as a shortened form of Maria. The distinctive double 'i' spelling reflects Finnish orthographic traditions, where lengthened vowels are represented by doubling the letter. The name has a delicate, melodic quality that feels both modern and timeless. In Finland, Miia has enjoyed periods of popularity, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s. Outside Nordic countries, it remains relatively uncommon, giving it an exotic appeal. The name's brevity combined with its interesting spelling makes it both distinctive and accessible, offering a simple yet uncommon option that's easy to pronounce across many languages.

Miia

Myer

A simple but unusual name with roots in disparate cultures, Neri appears in the Bible as a male name and is still sometimes used for boys as well as girls. The appeal of Neri are its deep roots combined with its simple, upbeat, modern feel, ala Peri and Rory.

Neri

More often spelled Nika, this is a well-used diminutive for the Eastern European Veronika, and there's no reason that the same principle can't apply in the West. It makes a venerated saint's name sound fresh and cute.


Nica

Cool, serene name of the Egyptian river can make a fresh choice for a girl.  The origin of river name Nile relates to the Arabic and ancient Hebrew word for dark blue or indigo; in ancient Egyptian, its literal meaning is river.

Nile

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema and Nimah.

Nima

A popular name for both sexes in Israel, in the Top 10 for boys and Top 100 for girls. 

In the US, Noam is most closely association with (male) intellectual figure Noam Chomsky and so is used (at this point) exclusively for boys. About 100 baby boys were given the name last year in the US, vs. no baby girls.

If you love Noah but find it too popular for your taste, Noam might make a worthy subsitute.

Noam

Nyza

Pera

This name of a revered Hindu deity is heard in several cultures. 

Rama

Reni

Roxi is a playful, modern feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Roxanne or Roxana. These parent names derive from the Persian name 'Roshanak,' meaning 'dawn' or 'little star.' Roxi emerged as a standalone name in the late 20th century, offering a spunky, vibrant alternative to more formal versions. The 'i' ending gives it a youthful, friendly quality compared to the variant spelling 'Roxy.' Popular in entertainment, including as character names in films and music, Roxi conveys a bright, energetic personality. The name has modest but consistent usage in the United States and greater popularity in parts of Europe and Latin America.

Roxi

Sabr

Seda is one of those simple-but-exotic names that some sources say is Armenian is origin but that is common in Turkey and nearly unknown in the US. Only five baby girls were named Seda in the US last year.

Seda

Sita's off-beat meaning becomes more powerful once you remember that Sita is the Hindu goddess of the harvest - therefore somewhat of a life-force.
Sita can also be spelled Seetha.

Sita

, 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. 

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1798 Four Letter Girl Names