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.

Along with Emily and Sofia, 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.

Unique five letter names for girls 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. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

5 Letter Girl Names

Enika

Ihsan

Zahri

Kamri is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Kamryn or Cameryn, which themselves derive from the surname Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose' in Scottish Gaelic. Others see it as a creative, modern invention inspired by similar-sounding names. Kamri has gained modest popularity since the early 2000s as part of the trend toward unique spellings and names ending with the 'ee' sound. The name has a youthful, energetic quality with its short, bouncy syllables. While still relatively uncommon, Kamri appeals to parents seeking a name that feels both modern and accessible. Its relative rarity means those named Kamri often enjoy the distinction of having an uncommon yet easily pronounced name.

Kamri

Aonna

As Ireland becomes fashionable as a place name, bouncing on and off of the US girls charts thanks to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin choosing it for their daughter, some parents may start to consider the adjective form Irish. It may feel like an odd choice to those living in Ireland, just as American would stand out as on option in the US, but sound-wise, it probably appeals as an alternative to Iris.
 
Given to a handful of babies most years in the US and unexpectedly popular in the Philippines where a 2014 study showed it was borne by over 39000 people there, the name may attract more attention in the future, after Rihanna & A$AP Rocky chose it for their daughter's middle name in 2025. Pronounced EYE-rish in English, in Filipino, EYE-reesh may be heard.
 
If you like the sound, Eilis (Eilish) and Ailis (Ailish) might be worth thinking about too.

Irish

Khole is a feminine name that appears to be a contemporary variant spelling of Chloe, which has Greek origins meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming.' This modern spelling adaptation follows the trend of using 'K' instead of 'C' to create distinctive versions of classic names. Khole maintains the melodic single-syllable sound of Chloe while offering a unique written form. The name gained some recognition in the early 21st century, possibly influenced by media personalities. Despite its variation in spelling, it carries the same fresh, vibrant associations as its traditional counterpart. Khole appeals to parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinctive. Though less common than the traditional spelling, it provides a contemporary twist on a name with ancient roots.

Khole

Nyari is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In African traditions, particularly among Kenyan communities like the Kikuyu, Nyari means 'benefit' or 'profit.' The name also appears in Hungarian usage, where it relates to 'summer' (from 'nyár'). This multicultural name has a melodic quality with its balanced two syllables and flowing sound. While not among the most common names globally, Nyari has seen modest increased usage in recent decades as parents seek distinctive names with positive meanings. The name's brevity gives it a modern feel while its international roots add cultural depth. Nyari projects qualities of brightness, warmth, and bringing positive value to those around her.

Nyari

Lunah is a feminine name with celestial connections, derived from 'Luna,' the Latin word for moon. The added 'h' gives the traditional name a modern twist while maintaining its ethereal quality. This name evokes imagery of night skies, mysticism, and gentle luminescence. Lunah has gained modest popularity in recent years as part of the trend toward celestial and nature-inspired names. Parents might choose Lunah for its feminine sound, cosmic associations, and the symbolic connection to cycles and intuition that the moon represents. The name works well internationally and has a dreamy, peaceful quality that appeals to contemporary naming sensibilities.

Lunah

Relatively well-used in Puerto Rico, where it resembles common Basque names like Alaia and Anaia. With the sharp rise of Alaia in the US in recent years as well as the love for "Ad-" names on girls, it makes sense that the still rare Adaia is increasing in use as well. Adaia was given to just under 100 baby girls in 2022.

Adaia

Variant of Maëlys or Maëlie, a feminine form of the popular Breton name Maël.

Maëly

An old-lady name in Scandinavia today, but Eivor may get a fresh start in the US, where it is associated with Assassain's Creed character Eivor Varinsdottir. Interestingly, the video game inspired several sets of parents to use the name for their sons in 2021 — the first year Eivor was ever recorded — but it has never made the charts for girls.
 
Another modern association is Eivør Pálsdóttir, a Faroese pop singer known mononymously as Eivør.

Eivor

Alima is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic, it means "learned," "wise," or "knowledgeable," deriving from the word "'alim" (scholar). In Swahili and various West African languages like Mandinka, Alima means "precious" or can refer to someone who is happy, cheerful, and brings joy. The name appears in multiple cultures across Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, making it truly international. While not frequently ranked in Western naming charts, Alima enjoys steady popularity in Muslim communities and various African countries. Its melodious sound, with soft vowels and consonants, gives it a gentle quality while its meaning conveys intellectual strength and wisdom.

Alima

Maely

Zaela

This is a Greenlandic girls' name made famous when Princess Mary and Prince Frederik named their twin daughter Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda. Ivalu is a variant spelling.

Ivalu

Lejna is a distinctive feminine name with Bosnian origins, though it's also found in some other Slavic-speaking regions. The name has a gentle, flowing pronunciation despite its unusual letter combination to English speakers. While relatively uncommon globally, Lejna has maintained steady usage within Bosnian communities and is occasionally seen in other parts of Eastern Europe. The name carries connotations of beauty and uniqueness in its cultural context. Lejna exemplifies the trend of cultural preservation through naming traditions, as many families choose it to honor their heritage while giving their daughter a name that stands out. Its rarity outside specific cultural communities makes it an intriguing choice that balances cultural significance with distinctiveness.

Lejna

Parks is a rare member of the fashionable single-syllable, S-ending surname crowd, which includes trending choices like Brooks, Banks, Hayes and Wells.

 As well as being an English word name, Parks as a surname descended from Park or Parkin, a medieval diminutive of Peter. 

 Famed civil rights activist Rosa Parks makes for a very worthy namesake for a child of either gender.

Parks

A pretty and sparky Turkish nature name that is written with a dotted i in its native country (Kiraz), Kiraz entered the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to five girls. It featured in the 2020-2021 Turkish show, Sen Çal Kapımı(known internationally as You Knock on My Door (Love Is in the Air)).

Kiraz

Ioulo is an epithet of Demeter, primarily used in depictions of the goddess carrying a sheaf.

Ioulo

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. 

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