5 Letter Girl Names

A modern looking choice with an equally modern sound, Aerie could be a creative (or name-y) spelling of Airy, Aire, and Airie, giving it the meaning "spacious, open, expansive, breezy, casual" or of Eyrie, the name given to the nest of a bird of prey, notably eagles. Alternately, it could be a spin on the word Aerial, relating to something from or happening in the air or it might even be seen as a spin on Aries ("ram"), Arielle ("lion of God"), or Ari ("lion"). 
 
Aerie was given to 11 girls in the US in a recent year, while Aeri was given to six. The latter is also a Japanese name meaning "second, Asia + eternity + advantage" and a Korean name meaning "love + profit" and would be pronounced AH-EH-REE and AY-RIH respectively.

Aerie

A multicultural name with two quite different meanings, Afina is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, and a Romanian name, derived from afin meaning "bilberry". It may also be associated with the Azerbaijan name for the city of Athens and to the French affiner meaning "purify, refine".

Afina

Aliss

Alynn

Amaru

Anaid

Anely is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Annelie (a German and Scandinavian diminutive of Anna), or it could relate to the Hebrew name Aneli meaning 'God has answered me.' In some Latin American contexts, particularly in countries with Spanish influence, Anely appears as a modern creative spelling of Aneli or Anneli. The name carries a light, melodious quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowel sounds. Though not widely common in most countries, Anely has seen modest usage in diverse cultural contexts. Its international versatility and gentle sound make it appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both distinctive and accessible.

Anely

A unisex Indian name that reaches for the stars.

Anhad

Anola

Aryan and Arian are common names in Iran but in the US and much of the English-speaking world, the term Aryan has strong connections with white supremacy. It's a name best avoided.

Arian

Aruvi

Azina

Bisma

One of a number of single-syllable unisex B-names, Brett was first spotted as a female name in Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, via the dashing and seductive Lady Brett Ashley, who was a captivating enough character to offer naming inspiration. It combines a pleasingly brisk, executive air with a measure of femininity.

Brett

Briel

Attractive, underused name made famous by the heroine of The Color Purple.  Still, if you're going to go to Celie, why not go all the way to Celia or Cecelia?  You can always use Celie for short.

Celie

Chani, which rhymes with Johnny, is famous as the name of the character played by Zendaya in the Dune books, video games, and movies. Another force driving the name's use is Canadian astrologer Chani Nicholas.

Chani can be short for Channah, a form of Hannah, one of the many names in the Anne family meaning grace. Chani may also be short for the Hindi Chandra, the name of the Hindu moon goddess.

No baby girls were named Chandra or Channah in the US last year, but a handful were named Chani. We expect that number to rise following the popularity of Dune II.

Chani

Chavi

Cynai

Dalal is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'guide,' 'pointer of the way,' or sometimes interpreted as 'pampered' or 'spoiled' in a loving sense. The name has been used throughout the Middle East, particularly in Arab countries, and carries a sense of leadership and direction. Dalal has a musical quality with its repeated 'l' sounds and balanced syllables. While maintaining strong cultural roots, its simplicity allows it to travel well across languages. The name has gained some recognition outside Arabic-speaking regions but remains distinctive. Parents might choose Dalal for its meaningful definition, cultural significance, or its appealing combination of strength and femininity. The name's association with guidance suggests a person who will be a leader or supportive force in the lives of others.

Dalal

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 103)

Five Letter Girl Names