4 Letter Girl Names

Though it's used far more often for boys, Lyle has a lot in common with today's trending girl names that share the double L sound: Lila, Layla, and Lola. With its cool island related meaning, derived from the Norman French l'isle, it has been appearing in the US stars for girls since at least the 1880s, given to a small number of girls most years.

Lyle

Maev

Mais

Very confusing choice, even for your cat.

Mama

Maty

Meba

Mhia

Moni

Neya is a compact, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Native American Keresan language, meaning 'guardian' or 'protector,' though it's also found in Russian as a diminutive of names like Aneya. In Sanskrit, 'neya' means 'to be led' or 'guided.' The name has gained some recognition for its simplicity and international appeal, working well across different cultures. With just two syllables and a melodic quality, Neya is easy to pronounce in many languages while still feeling distinctive. The name strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility—unusual enough to stand out, but straightforward enough to spell and pronounce. Its brevity and soft sound give it a gentle, modern appeal that works well in contemporary naming trends.

Neya

Ngoc

Niza

From Hebrew, Oria is a variation of Oriya, created by combining Ori meaning "light" with yah indicating God. From Italian, it is a variation of the Latin Aurea, a golden Saint name, once popular in Spain.

Oria

Qira

Raea is a feminine name of Polynesian origin, particularly connected to Maori culture where it can mean "forehead" or relate to concepts of leadership and prominence. This short, melodic name has gained modest popularity in recent years as parents seek unique names with multicultural origins. In some contexts, Raea may also be considered a variant of Rhea, the Titan goddess in Greek mythology. The name's appealing sound pattern, with its flowing vowels, gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining cultural depth. While still relatively uncommon in Western countries, Raea exemplifies the trend toward brief, vowel-rich names that work well internationally. Its distinctive character and pleasant pronunciation make it attractive to parents seeking something both unique and accessible.

Raea

Rava

Rinn

Short and sweet Roaa is an Arabic name with a dreamy meaning and warm sound. A variant of Ruya, Roya, and Rouyaa, it comes from the ra'ā element, meaning "to see, perceive", but is interpreted more broadly as relating to dreams, ambitions, and visions.

Roaa

Roda is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it relates to 'rhodon' meaning 'rose,' while in some African cultures, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya, it has indigenous roots and meanings. The name also appears in Italian, derived from the Germanic element 'hrod' meaning 'fame.' This cross-cultural name benefits from its simplicity and easy pronunciation across languages. Roda carries an elegant simplicity with its two syllables and straightforward spelling. While never achieving widespread popularity in Western countries, the name maintains steady usage in various cultures around the world. Roda's understated charm and international versatility make it appealing to parents seeking a name that works across cultural boundaries while remaining relatively uncommon.

Roda

Ryel

Ryza

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

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, 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 71)

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