5 Letter Girl Names

Ryiah

Rylyn blends a number of modern trends: love for name Riley, the addition of the -lyn suffix, replacement of a vowel with a Y, a nature-connected meaning, and a slightly unisex, surname-inspired feel. While the alternative spelling Rylynn was popular in the late 2010s, this never one never caught on. perhaps because it looks a little repetitive.
 
A modern creation, Rylyn is variation of Riley, or an alternative form of Rylan. Both of Irish origin and associated with the growing of rye, the addition of -lyn could offer the alternative meanings "rye by the lake" or "beautiful rye".

Rylyn

Saije

Samaa

Sehar

The Sirens in Greek myth were nymphs of half-woman, half-bird appearance who lured sailors to their deaths with their song.

 As a name, Siren has been used in the Scandinavian countries, either as a contraction of Severine or as a variant of Siri or Sirin.

Siren

Skyah

This spelling of Sophia is primarily used in Russia and Armenia.

Sofya

Sriya

Sylah

Warda

Xiara

Yaara

Yisel is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin American roots. Pronounced "ee-SELL," it likely developed as a variation of names like Isabel or Giselle. The name has been particularly popular in Cuban, Puerto Rican, and other Hispanic communities. Yisel has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing sound. While not among the most common names in the United States overall, it has maintained steady usage within Hispanic communities since the 1980s. The name carries a sense of elegance and distinctiveness while still being approachable. Parents might choose Yisel for its cultural connections, beautiful pronunciation, and the balance it strikes between uniqueness and familiarity within certain communities.

Yisel

Zayli

Zenna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Xenia, meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming to strangers," or it could be a variation of Zena, which comes from the Greek word "zenos" meaning "of Zeus." Some also connect it to the Arabic name Zaina, meaning "beautiful" or "good." Zenna has a distinctly ethereal quality with its uncommon 'Z' beginning and flowing sound. Though never widely popular, the name saw modest usage in the early 20th century and has experienced small revivals among parents seeking distinctive yet melodic names. Its rarity gives it an exotic appeal while still being relatively straightforward to pronounce and spell.

Zenna

Zikra

A modern combo name created from Zoe + Ella – or, in the case of influential British Youtuber Zoella, from Zoë + Elizabeth.

Zoella

A contemporary choice fitting in to the "-omi" trend, Zyomi may be viewed as a spin on the Japanese Sayomi (meaning "night beauty" or "small world beauty") or as a modern invention, blending together elements of Naomi with Zyla or Zyaire.
 
The name appeared in the US stats for the first time in 2024, while a recent year saw it given to 12 girls.

Zyomi

Abeer

Five letter girl names are led by the longtime top name Emily. Sofia, the Latinate spelling of Sophia popular in the US and throughout the Spanish-speaking world, is another top girl name with five letters.

girl names with five letters ranking in the US Top 200 

include Avery, Grace, Chloe, Layla, Riley, Ellie, Alexa, Hazel, and Sarah.


Classics Alice, Lydia, Clara, Julia, Edith, and Maria are all five letter girl names, as are the trendier Sadie, Piper, Kylie, and Quinn.

 on our recommended list include Anouk, Aziza, Celia, Darcy, Elsie, Mercy, Olive, Petra, and Tansy.


Browse our entire menu of five letter names for girls here, ranked according to their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Five letter names for baby girls, with top name Emily and both popular and unique girl names with 5 letters, including meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 102)

Five Letter Girl Names