5 Letter Girl Names

Wafaa

Wedad

A wild world name with literary connections and a surname-style, Wilde is best associated with Irish author, poet, and playwright, Oscar Wilde. Similar in sound to the more popular Wilder and Wiley, Willow and Wyatt, in could make a bold option for girls, especially in the middle spot. 
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English model Lily Cole used the Wylde spelling for her daughter, born in 2015, but the Wilde spelling is still the one a small number of parents are actually using, with 6 girls given the name in 2025. In comparison, 50 girls were called Wilder and 30 were called Wylder. 

Wilde

Winni is a feminine name that can serve as a diminutive form of Winifred, Winona, or Winter. The name Winifred comes from Welsh elements meaning 'blessed peace,' while Winona derives from Dakota language meaning 'firstborn daughter.' Winni has a cheerful, friendly quality with its bright sound and ending in 'i.' While not commonly used as a formal name, it carries a vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking something sweet and unpretentious. The name's brevity makes it accessible and easy to pronounce across cultures, while still maintaining its distinctive character. It evokes a sense of warmth and approachability.

Winni

Xzyla

Yahli

Yarin

Yarra

Yeily

Yessi

Yidis

Yoani

Yosan

Yukta

Yunxi

Zahia

Zaidy

Zaima

Zarwa

Zaura

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 180)

Five Letter Girl Names