Four letter girl names are led by Emma, topping popularity lists not only in the US but around the world.

Along with Emma, other four letter names for girls in the US Top 100 include Mila, Ella, Aria, Luna, Zoey, Nora, Lily, Leah, Lucy, Anna, Cora, Ruby, and Isla.

Mary, the most-used girls' name of all times, also contains four letters, as does such classics as Anne and Jane.

Unique four letter names for girls we recommend include Alma, Clio, Echo, Hero, Inex, Orla, Romy, Snow, Vida, and Zara.

Browse our entire collection of four letter names for girls below. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

4 Letter Girl Names

Lyja was created as a name for the Marvel Comics superhero in 1984. Her name has not caught on, but its similarity to names like Lila and Leah makes it a plausible choice, although pronunciation could be an issue (we would say LYE-uh). 

Lyja

Lici is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from names like Alicia or Felicia. It can be viewed as a unique, shortened form or a standalone name. Lici offers a modern, concise alternative to more traditional names while maintaining a feminine quality. The name carries a bright, cheerful sound with its short syllables and soft ending. While not among the most common names in most countries, Lici appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet easy-to-pronounce name. Its simplicity gives it versatility across different cultures and languages. The name may also be found as a nickname for longer names ending in -licia or as a creative spelling variation of names like Lissy.

Lici

There are a number of towns and villages named Kula across the world, most of them in Eastern Europe and Pacific Islands. Kula is also a name of tribes in Thailand and Cambodia, Australia, and Nigeria. Although there are no Indian tribes by the name, the literal translation of the Sanskrit word kula is "tribe."

Kula

Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko. It appears in the visual novel Danganrompa, borne by the character Maki Harukawa. 
 
Succinct and simple, it can mean "truth, reality" or "hope", though other kanji combinations are possible. Some may also recognize it as the name of a type of sushi dish, in which the rice is wrapped in nori (dried seaweed). 
 
Maki might also be considered an anglicization of the Finnish name Mäki, meaning "hill", a nickname for the likes of Makayla, Mackenzie, Maverick, and Malika, and a Māori and Hawaiian form of Margaret (via Makaleka).

Maki

Riko is a hugely popular name for baby girls in contemporary Japan, and one that easily translates to the West.

Riko

Yifa is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Hebrew, it may relate to 'yafeh' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant,' though this connection is not firmly established. The name also appears in some Chinese contexts with various meanings depending on the characters used. With just two syllables and four letters, Yifa has a modern, minimal quality that transcends specific cultural boundaries. The name's brevity makes it easily pronounceable across many languages, despite its rarity. While uncommon in global naming statistics, Yifa offers a distinctive option for parents seeking something succinct and international. Its soft consonants and open vowel sounds give it a gentle, flowing quality when spoken.

Yifa

This unisex name ranks among the most popular girl names in Norway, though it has a number of different roots.
 
On one hand, it can be derived from the Danish ibenholt meaning "ebony", making it a color name. On the other, it can be a feminine form of Ib, a Danish short form of the Biblical Jacob. 
 
As a masculine name, it is usually considered a Frisian variation of Ivo, a nature name meaning "yew wood". This meaning could be applied generally, since it could still derive from the Germanic root iwa, meaning "yew".

Iben

Frisian short form of names that contained the Old Frisian element ēs, meaning "Æsir" (one of the two main pantheons of deities in Norse mythology). The name also appears in the animated series The Legend of Korra.

Eska

Esca

The name of a minor Greek goddess of healing.

Iaso

Alie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a variant of Allie (short for Allison, Alice, or Alexandra), or derive from names like Aaliyah or Aliya in Arabic traditions, where it means 'exalted' or 'rising.' This short, sweet name offers versatility across cultures and has maintained modest usage throughout the years. Alie appeals to parents seeking a simple yet distinctive name that works well internationally. Its brevity makes it straightforward to spell and pronounce, while its various cultural connections give it depth of meaning beyond its compact appearance.

Alie

Aivi

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Simple short form Shiv can be used as a nickname for names from a variety of cultures, from the Irish Siobhan to the Hindi Shivani.

Shiv

Alfy is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of Alfred or Alphonsine, though it occasionally stands as an independent given name. With Germanic origins, Alfred means 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf,' combining the elements 'alf' (elf) and 'ræd' (counsel). As a feminine name, Alfy offers a playful, affectionate quality while maintaining connections to these traditional roots. This cheerful, compact name has never been widely popular but appears occasionally throughout English-speaking countries. In some contexts, it may also serve as a nickname for names beginning with 'Al' such as Alison or Alberta. Alfy appeals to parents drawn to vintage nickname-names with a friendly, unpretentious character and subtle fairy-tale associations.

Alfy

We have Seven, Five, and Eleven—how about Four?

Four

Kika

Alfi is a charming feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may serve as a diminutive form of names like Alfie, Alfreda, or Alphonsine. In Norse traditions, it connects to 'álf' meaning 'elf,' suggesting magical or otherworldly qualities. In Arabic contexts, Alfi relates to the word for 'thousand' or could indicate 'my companion.' The name has a playful, affectionate quality with its ending 'i' sound, a pattern common in nickname derivatives. Though not widely used as a formal given name, Alfi offers a sweet, distinctive option that works well internationally. Its brevity makes it memorable while its multicultural resonance gives it depth. The name projects a cheerful, friendly personality with a touch of uniqueness.

Alfi

Lesy is a feminine name with a delicate, melodic quality. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'les' (meaning 'forest' in several Slavic languages) or as a variant of Leslie or Lesley. The name evokes a connection to nature and woodland imagery. Lesy remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality for those who bear it. In some Eastern European contexts, particularly Czech and Slovak regions, it may relate to forest spirits or woodland mythology. The name's brevity and soft sound profile make it appealing to parents seeking something feminine yet uncommon.

Lesy

Alah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be a variant spelling of Allah in some contexts, though this usage is uncommon for personal names. In other interpretations, it could be a variation of names like Ala, Alla, or Alah, found across various cultures including Slavic, Arabic, and Hindi traditions. The name can carry meanings related to 'exalted,' 'elevated,' or 'noble' depending on its cultural context. Alah remains relatively rare as a given name, appealing to parents seeking a simple yet distinctive name with international resonance. Its brevity and melodic quality make it appealing despite its uncommon status in most Western naming traditions.

Alah

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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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