5 Letter Girl Names

Just one letter separates Alohi from the famous Hawaiian greeting "aloha," but that one letter makes all the difference.

Alohi

Alysa is one of several variations of Alice that rose in the US popularity charts starting in the 1960s and continuing in some cases until the first decade of this century. The Alysa form drifted along at the bottom of the Top 1000 girls' names from about 1990 until 2005, when Olympic skating champion Alysa Liu was born.
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Liu herself pronounces her first name ah-LISS-ah, rhyming with Melissa, but this spelling might also suggest the pronunciation ah-LEES-ah, rhyming with Lisa. With Greek roots connected to the name Alice (meaning 'noble' or 'truth'), Alysa's sisters and cousins include Alyssa, Alicia, Alisa, and Alissa. 
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Names that sound similar but start with E -- Elissa, Elysa, Elise et al -- are usually said to derive from Elizabeth.

Alysa

A name of Arabic origin meaning to flourish, thrive and prosper, Amran is a unisex name, however in some places (Indonesia, Pakistan, and India, for example), it is predominantly masculine, whereas elsewhere (in Somaliland, Finland and Ethiopia), it is largely used as a feminine option. 



Amran

Aneth

Name of the licorice plant, this spice comes in the shape of a star, giving this name an extra level of sweetness.

Anise

Anwen is one of the simplest and best of the classic Welsh girls' names, more unusual than Bronwen but with the same serene feel. 

Anwen

Anyra

Apryl is a creative alternative spelling of April, which derives from the Latin 'Aprilis,' the name of the fourth month of the year. This variant spelling emerged in the late 20th century during the trend toward unique name spellings. The name evokes the freshness of spring, new beginnings, and renewal. The 'y' substitution gives the classic name a distinctive appearance while maintaining its familiar pronunciation. Though less common than the traditional spelling, Apryl has maintained consistent if modest usage since the 1970s. The name carries the same associations as April—springtime, blossoming flowers, and gentle rain—while offering individuality through its spelling. Bearers of this name often appreciate its uniqueness while still connecting to the natural symbolism of the spring month. As with many alternative spellings, Apryl may require occasional correction but provides a slightly more distinctive identity than the standard form.

Apryl

Ariat

Arifa

Ariha

Arlow

Aryna

Arynn

Atina is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Native American traditions, particularly among some Pueblo peoples, it can mean 'mother' or have connections to guardian spirits. The name also exists in various European cultures - it might be a variant of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, or relate to the Italian town of Atina. In some Slavic languages, it could be a diminutive form of names containing 'Ata' or 'Tina.' Relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Atina offers multicultural appeal with its melodic quality and accessible pronunciation. The name's brief, four-letter structure and vowel-rich sound give it a gentle yet distinctive character that works well cross-culturally while remaining unusual enough to stand out.

Atina

Avree

A pan-European variant of Bertha and nickname for -berta ending names, such as Alberta and Roberta. It's certainly much more appealing than its predecessor, but unlikely to become a hit in the US anytime soon.

Berta

Besan

Beyla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Bella (meaning 'beautiful' in Italian), a form of the Hebrew name Bilhah, or connected to Beyla, a goddess in Norse mythology associated with bees. The name has a gentle, melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowel sounds. While relatively uncommon in the United States, it has seen modest usage in recent decades as parents seek names with both cultural depth and a contemporary feel. Beyla offers an intriguing alternative to more common names like Bella or Kayla, with its distinctive spelling and sound providing uniqueness while remaining accessible and feminine.

Beyla

Bless

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 116)

Five Letter Girl Names