4 Letter Girl Names

Reef is a rare gender-neutral word name in the stylish ocean category. There were a handful of baby girls named Reef last years, and 60 baby boys — a not inconsiderable number.

Reef

Rema

Rivy is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Rivera or Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca), or possibly derived from the Latin word "rivus" meaning "stream" or "brook." As an independent given name, Rivy has a contemporary, whimsical quality with its short, bright sound pattern. The name remains quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality appealing to parents seeking uncommon names. In Jewish communities, it sometimes serves as a nickname for Rivka. Rivy's brevity and cheerful sound make it easy to pronounce across cultures while its uniqueness ensures individuality. The name's connection to water imagery gives it subtle nature associations that many modern parents appreciate.

Rivy

Ryia

Ryka

Sadi is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Persian tradition, it relates to good fortune and happiness, while some associate it with being a diminutive of Sarah, meaning "princess." The name also appears as a variant of Sadie, which originated as a nickname for Sarah in English-speaking countries. Sadi has a delicate, melodic quality with its soft sounds and flowing cadence. Though never reaching widespread popularity, the name has maintained a consistent, if modest, presence across various cultures. Its brevity and simple pronunciation make it accessible, while its relative rarity gives it a distinctive quality for those seeking an uncommon yet approachable name with cross-cultural appeal.

Sadi

Sean may be off its peak for boys, but there were still 1300 baby boys named Sean in the US in the most recent year counted, versus only five baby girls. In fact, there were fewer than 30 baby girls given the spellings Sean, Shaun, and Shawn combined. So while this name has been long used for girls, it remains in only occasional use as a feminine name and is not truly unisex in the way that names such as Rory and River are.

Sean

Seva is a feminine name with multicultural origins and rich spiritual significance. In Sanskrit, "seva" means "selfless service" or "devotion," representing acts of kindness without expectation of reward. The name also appears in Slavic languages, particularly Russian, where it functions as a diminutive of Vsevolod, meaning "ruler of all." Seva's simplicity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal despite its ancient roots. Though uncommon in Western countries, it has gained modest recognition among parents seeking names with spiritual meaning or cross-cultural significance. The name's brevity, easy pronunciation, and meaningful connotations make it accessible while remaining distinctive. Seva carries beautiful associations with compassion, generosity, and humanitarian values.

Seva

Seya

Skya is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of 'Sky' or 'Skye,' referencing the heavens and conveying a sense of limitlessness and freedom. The name could also have Scandinavian or Scottish influences, possibly relating to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Some parents might choose Skya as a unique spelling of the Sanskrit-derived 'Skaya,' meaning 'branch' or 'protection.' With its compact, flowing sound and distinctive appearance, Skya appeals to parents seeking something contemporary yet meaningful. Though rare in statistical records, the name's connection to nature and the celestial realm gives it appealing symbolic depth.

Skya

Sofy

Appearing in an early Hindi scripture, The Vedas, Soma is the name of both a ritual drink or elixir, and of a deity, often connected to the moon god Chandra. The drink is sometimes interpreted as having the power to grant immortality or divine qualities, but its actual, more literal meaning is "extract" or "distil" in Sanskrit.
 
 Used as a unisex name among Hindu parents, it is also a Japanese and Hungarian boy name, associated with the colour blue, reality, and the wind, and the dogwood tree respectively.

Soma

Sweet, spirited, and unexpected as a given name, reality TV star Lala Kent brought Sosa into the spotlight when she chose it for her daughter in 2024. A Spanish name deriving from the Portuguese surname Sousa, Sosa is a unique choice that still fits in with the likes of Luna, Rosa, Nova, and Luz. 
 
The literal meaning of Sosa is "from Sousa", Sousa being a river in Portugal that takes its name from either the Latin salsus meaning "salty" or saxa meaning "stones, rocks, pebbles". As a surname, Sosa appears in a variety of forms, including Souza, D'Souza, and de Sousa. 
 
Sosa ticks lots of boxes then: it's a place name, a nature name, a surname, and a unique name that's concise and zippy. It's possible that Lala Kent chose the name for its salty water meaning, so that it matches big sister Ocean's name. 
 
Occasionally used on boys in the US, coming years might just see it used more often on girls.

Sosa

A literary name with a simple yet alluring sound, Sula may appeal as an alternative to those who like Lula, Lola, Susannah, and Tallulah. The protagonist and titular character of Toni Morrison's 1973 novel, the name may relate to the Old Testament Shulammite (and the Hebrew shalom) or to the Latin Ursula, meaning "little she-bear".
 
Alternative interpretations of the name are that it derives from Estonian and Finnish, either via the names Sulev and Sulo, meaning "good-natured", "charm" and "grace" or from the word sula, relating to thawed ice or something molten and melted. It is also the name of various places in Norway, likely derived from the Old Norse súla meaning "pillar, cleft", and is additionally the name of a genus of seabirds and a Latvian word for "juice".

Sula

Taia

Tani

Tavi has been catapulted into the spotlight by teenage fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson.  This cute name, previously not on anyone's scope, could be a way to honor an ancestral David or a short form of the luscious Octavia or could stand as a perfectly stylish name all on its own.

Tavi

Tegh

Temi

One of the original cool, sleek <a href="https://nameberry.com/unisex-names">gender neutral names</a>, but it's since lost that edge to hits like Leni and Teddy. Today's Teri would probably be Tess or Tessa.
 
Teri peaked in 1960 and was last on the US charts in 1990.

Teri

, 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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