5 Letter Girl Names

Tzipa

Vaira

Derived from the Sanskrit word for "knowledge", Vedaa appeared in the title of a 2024 Indian action film about a law student who leans to box so she can protect her family from caste-based violence. More familiar in its simpler Veda form, the name is associated with the Vedas, some of the oldest religious scriptures in the world. 
 
This intriguing double-vowel ending name entered the US stats in 2024 when it was given to six girls.

Vedaa

Party Velma, part Daisy, part Elsie with a little bit of Wesley thrown in too, Velzy is a surprisingly popular choice among TikTok parents. Possibly inspired by the surfer Dale Velzy and by the Hawaiian beach, known colloquially as Velzyland in his honor, the name might have its origins as a Dutch surname. 
 
Velds is the Dutch word for "fields" which could be one source of the name, however, there is also the surname Van Velsen which might be another. In this case, it would mean "from Velsen", referring to a place in the north of Holland, whose name could derive from an ancient word meaning "swamp or marshland", or from Valens meaning "strong, vigorous, great". Velzy might have then emerged as an English corruption of the surname.
 
Regardless of its actual origins, parents today are probably considering it thanks to its trendy Z sound and very modern feel. Only six Velzys were born in the US in 2023, but that is a surprising number for such an obscure name. 
 
TikTok family The Bangerters used the name for their second daughter in 2023, who joined big sister Tommy.

Velzy

Verah

Viara

Viena

Vivan

Wania is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, found in Arabic, Polish, and Pakistani naming traditions. In Arabic, it carries meanings related to 'closeness' or 'tenderness,' while in Polish it may be derived from the name Wanda. In Pakistani culture, the name is admired for its melodic quality and distinctive character. Wania has gained moderate popularity in diverse communities across Europe, North America, and South Asia, appreciated for its international appeal and relatively uncommon status. The name's cross-cultural presence makes it versatile and globally accessible while remaining distinctive. With its flowing sound and relatively brief three syllables, Wania balances uniqueness with pronunciation ease. Parents are often drawn to this name for its elegant simplicity and multicultural resonance.

Wania

Windy

Woods

Xaira

Xiani

Yadah

Not strictly Spanish but Guanche, the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands, this place name became popular as a first in Spain via a trilogy by Alberto Vazquez Figueroa.  The Guanche meaning of the place name is "one who shares equally."


Yaiza

Yasha

Yomii

Ysela

Yuhan

Yukti

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 159)

Five Letter Girl Names