Five Letter Girl Names

Zilla

Hebrew

"shadow"

Although this Old Testament name is soft and delicate, it runs the risk of conjuring up the monstrous Godzilla.

Zilah

Zilah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, likely derived from the biblical name Zillah, which means 'shadow' or 'shade.' This evocative meaning carries connotations of protection and mystery. The…

Zylla

Zylla is a feminine name of uncertain origin, though it may be related to names like Zilla, Priscilla, or Sylvia, or could be a modern invented name. With its striking 'Z' beginning and lyrical…

Zinah

Zinah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'zinah' meaning 'adornment,' 'beauty,' or 'ornament.' The name carries connotations of elegance and embellishment in Arabic tradition.…

Zinya

Zinya is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be related to the Russian diminutive of Zinaida, which comes from the Greek name Zenaida, meaning "of Zeus." Alternatively,…

Zinia

Zinia is a feminine name that likely derives from 'zinnia,' the colorful garden flower named after German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. The removal of one 'n' creates a sleeker, more name-like…

Zeeta

Zeeta is a feminine name that likely emerged as a phonetic spelling of Zita or as a variation of names like Zeta. With roots potentially tracing to Latin or Hungarian origins, the name has a…

Zivit

Zivit is a feminine Hebrew name carrying profound meaning and cultural significance. Derived from the Hebrew word 'ziv,' which translates to 'radiance,' 'light,' or 'glow,' Zivit embodies brightness…

Zeeva

Zeeva is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the name Ziva or Zivah, meaning 'radiance,' 'light,' or 'brightness.' The alternative spelling with double 'e' gives the name a distinctive,…

Zivka

Zivka is a feminine Slavic name primarily found in Serbian, Croatian, and other South Slavic cultures. It derives from the Slavic element 'živ' meaning 'life' or 'to live,' with the feminine…

Zooey

Literary name or variation of Zoe, Greek

"life"

Readers who remember J. D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey have probably forgotten that the character was male (nee Zachary). Nowadays the somewhat loopy spin on Zoe is associated with actress Zooey…

Zoila

Greek, “lively”

A unique relative of Zoe via the Ancient Greek name Zoilos, borne by a 4th century BC cynic philosopher.

Zolla

Zolla is an uncommon feminine name with possible Italian origins, where 'zolla' means 'clod of earth' or 'piece of soil.' This connection to earth gives the name a grounded, natural quality. The name…

Zoyla

Zoyla is a feminine name of Spanish origin, considered a variation of Zoila. The name derives from Greek roots, specifically from 'zoe' meaning 'life.' In ancient times, Zoila was associated with a…

Ziola

Variation of Zoila, Greek

"lively"

Ziola is a Zoe relative via Zoila, the feminine form of the Ancient Greek name Zoilos or Zoilus, borne by a 4th century BC cynic philosopher. Zoilos adopted a name meaning "Homer whipper" for himself.

Chola

Chola is a feminine name with diverse cultural associations. In Latin American contexts, particularly Bolivia and Peru, it traditionally referred to indigenous or mixed-heritage people, though…

Zaila

Variation of Zayla, invented name

Zayla is a modern invention that's ranked on the US Top 1000 for the past few years. Variation Zaila is still far from that milestone, but however you spell it, this is a name that's rising.

Zolah

Zolah is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Zola, which has African roots meaning 'piece of earth' or 'quiet' in the Zulu language. Alternatively, it could be…

Zoella

English

"life + girl"

A modern combo name created from Zoe + Ella – or, in the case of influential British Youtuber Zoella, from Zoë + Elizabeth.

Zonia

Zonia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek word 'zone' meaning 'belt' or 'girdle,' or could be a variant of Sonia (wisdom) or Zoe (life). In some…