5 Letter Girl Names

Inali

Olida

Lecie

Saren

Riler is another spelling on the trendy invented name Ryler, given in the US last year to 33 baby boys and six girls. A mashup of the trendy surname-names Tyler and Riley, Riler and Ryler bridge the gender gap between the male-leaning Tyler and female-heavy Riley.

Riler is one of the invented names that as a "same but different" choice, ala Rylan, represents an update on names that may have gotten too popular.

Riler

Neana

Lacei

Naisa

Nejra is a feminine name with Bosnian and Arabic roots. In Arabic context, it's related to 'najr' meaning 'dawn' or 'daybreak,' symbolizing new beginnings and hope. The name is particularly popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surrounding Balkan countries. Nejra carries beautiful connotations of light, brightness, and the fresh start that comes with morning. While relatively uncommon in Western countries, it has gained some international recognition through global connectivity. The name's distinctive pronunciation and meaningful symbolism make it an attractive choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth. Nejra combines elegance with a modern feel, making it both traditional and contemporary.

Nejra

A succinct and stripped back form of Jasmin, the form of the floral name used in Finland (and elsewhere). A notable bearer is cross country skier, Jasmi Joensuu.

Jasmi

Epsie is a feminine name with American origins, most commonly found in the southern United States. It likely emerged as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Ep' such as Epiphany, or possibly as a nickname for Elizabeth or other names. Epsie has a charming, vintage quality reminiscent of the late 19th and early 20th centuries when such diminutive forms were popular. The name appears occasionally in historical records but never reached widespread usage. Epsie has a sweet, folksy charm that carries echoes of rural America and simpler times. Today, it remains quite rare, potentially appealing to parents drawn to uncommon vintage names with a distinctly American character and a friendly, approachable sound.

Epsie

Odete

Camra

Avany

Logen

Kynna

Tamra is both a contracted form of Tamara and an Arab village in Jezreel Valley, Israel. As such, its meaning could be "date palm" or "fruit" more generally, or it could relate to an old Arabic word (tumrah) for making a pit to store corn. The latter is possibly the source of the place name
 
Notably borne by film director Tamra Davies, reality TV star Tamra Judge, and Paiute politician Tamra Borchardt-Slayton, Tamra coincides with a Sanskrit word for copper (via tam meaning "gloom and darkness"), adding another layer to the name.
 
Snappy and cool to some, slightly incomplete to others, Tamra was briefly popular in the US in the late 50s and early 60s, though it remained in the Top 1000 until 1988. The Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988 (TAMRA) was then passed and the declined rapidly in popularity. Yet to recover, fewer than five girls have been called Tamra in recent years.

Tamra

Syrah

Treya

Jonia

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 233)

Five Letter Girl Names