5 Letter Girl Names

Nurah

Nyima

Nylaa

Onora is a feminine name with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name 'Honora' or 'Nora,' meaning 'honor' or 'woman of honor.' This elegant name carries a sense of dignity and respect in its meaning. Though relatively uncommon in mainstream usage, Onora offers an appealing alternative to more popular variants like Nora or Eleanor. Its distinctive quality combined with its classical roots makes it attractive to parents seeking a name that is both traditional and unique. The name has remained somewhat rare throughout the years, giving it a special quality for those who bear it. Onora's melodic sound and meaningful etymology contribute to its quiet appeal.

Onora

Oshyn

Quite popular in Turkey in the 1980s, Ozlem fell out of the Turkish top 100 in 2011.

Ozlem

Pacey

Poema is a a multicultural word name, working as an elaborate form of Poem in English, but as a direct word name in Spanish, Portuguese, and more. In an English speaking context, this may make it feel lean more "name-y", blending the sounds of classic Emma with the playful 'Poe' sound.
 
Poema can also be considered a Tahitian name, combining poe meaning "pearl" and ma meaning "clear, clean, pure, which might be interpreted as either "pure pearl" or more figuratively, "pearl of the deep seas".
 
In Dutch, however, this is the word for puma, as in the big cat, and pronounced "poo-muh".

Poema

Quynn is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. Some consider it a variant spelling of Quinn, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn" (wisdom or chief). Others see it as a creative contemporary invention, distinguished by its unique spelling. The name rose in usage during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend toward surnames as first names and gender-neutral options. The distinctive 'y' spelling gives Quynn a contemporary edge while maintaining the strong, crisp sound of the original Quinn. While not among the most popular names, Quynn appeals to parents seeking something modern yet substantial with an air of unisex versatility.

Quynn

Thought to be one of the ten angels who accompanies the sun on its daily course: a lovely image redolent of mythology. If you're looking for <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/316/baby-names-that-mean-new-beginnings?all=1">names that mean new beginnings</a>, this makes an unusual and evocative choice.
As an anglicized spelling of Raabi'a, it means "fourth", as in the saint and mystic Rabia of Basra.

Rabia

Rafif

Raifa

Sounds incomplete, like a pet form of Miranda. 

Randa

Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.

Reika

Renea is a feminine name primarily used in English-speaking countries, derived from the Latin name Renata meaning 'reborn' or 'born again.' It's closely related to René (masculine) and Renée (feminine), which share the same etymological roots connecting to concepts of renewal and spiritual rebirth. The spelling variant Renea emerged in America during the mid-20th century as a phonetic adjustment to the more traditional Renée, removing the accent mark while maintaining the same pronunciation. The name saw modest popularity during the 1960s and 1970s but remains relatively uncommon. Renea combines the spiritual depth of its meaning with an accessible, flowing sound. The name's association with renewal and rebirth gives it an optimistic quality, while its French origins lend it a touch of elegance.

Renea

Retaj

Reyla

Ro- names are on trend, with Rowan, Romy, Rosemary Rosalie, and Rory in the US charts, but how about this rare option? 
 Rhone may derive from the name of a river in southeastern France, that takes its name from a Proto-European word believed to mean "to flow", however, it could equally be considered an Anglicization of Roan, a Frisian name meaning "raven". Opting for this spelling could help get you to a single syllable pronunciation.
 
The name has been appearing in the US charts for boys since 2004 and debuted for girls in 2016. Used for a small but rising number of babies, a recent year saw it given to 8 girls, along with 28 boys.

Rhone

Riata

The Yiddish form of Rivka hums along at the bottom of the baby name charts. It's been given to anywhere between 5 and 20 baby girls since the late '60s. Rivka is currently more than 30 times as popular, but for Jewish families, the softer (but still saucy) Rifka may be due for a comeback.

Rifka

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 130)

Five Letter Girl Names