5 Letter Girl Names

Malti is an Indian floral name from the plant madhumalti — a tropical flowering vine that is known in English as the Rangoon creeper. In India, Madhu and Malti are often used as twin names or as a first/middle name combination.
 
Malti made headlines in 2022 when Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas revealed it to be the name of their baby girl. Chopra and Jonas took their daughter's name from the middle names of their mothers: Madhu Malti and Denise Marie.

Malti


This alluring Spanish nature name would fit in with classmates Mar, Cielo, and Sol.

Bahía

Mikki (and Mickie and Micki) are outmoded nickname names or short forms of Michelle: Today's version is Mikko.

Mikko

Taken from the first five letters of the alphabet, Abcde is a rare and polarizing invention. It made headlines in 2018, when a Southwest Airlines employee took a photo of five-year-old Abcde Redford's name and posted it on social media, mocking the name.
 
Abcde was first recorded on the charts in 1990, when it was given to five baby girls. It was used consistently from 1997-2021, peaking in 2009 when 32 girls received the name.

Abcde

Jólan appears to be a variant of Yolanda or possibly related to the Hungarian name Jolán. The name has medieval origins, possibly derived from the Greek 'Iolanthe,' meaning 'violet flower.' The accented 'ó' suggests Hungarian or other Central European linguistic influences. Jólan carries an air of exotic elegance with its distinctive spelling and pronunciation, setting it apart from more common variations. This name blends historical depth with a modern, international appeal. Though relatively uncommon globally, it maintains cultural significance in certain European regions. The brevity of Jólan gives it a contemporary feel while its historical roots provide substance and meaning. Parents might choose this name for its combination of uniqueness and classical heritage, offering a distinctive identity with legitimate etymological foundations.

Jólan

Mikie is a boyish nickname-name of a style that's becoming more popular, ala Billie, Frankie, Stevie, and Scottie. New Jersey Congresswoman and former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill is a noted bearer.

Mikie might be the freshest option for honoring grandma Michele or grandpa Mike.

Mikie

Triss is a short form of Beatrice used for one of the heroic characters in The Witcher. She is a sorceress and ally of the protagonist Geralt whose magic is used for good.

Triss

Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.

Ikuko

Chilly choice for a winter-born daughter.

Shimo

Tailored Ethiopian choice with a hopeful meaning.

Fenet

Currently considered a grandma name in Catalonia, but fresh and unusual (though easily confused with Karma) elsewhere.

Carme

Both a word name and a religious name: the Catalan equivalent of Rosario. It can be shortened to Ru.

Roser

Mikka is a feminine name with Finnish and Scandinavian origins, though it can also be found as a variant spelling in other cultures. It's often considered a diminutive form of Michaela or Michelle, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' In Finland, it may also be related to Mikko, the Finnish form of Michael. Mikka has a modern, crisp sound that appeals to parents looking for something slightly different yet familiar. While not among the most popular names in the United States or Europe, it has maintained a steady, if modest, presence in Scandinavian countries. The name's simple yet distinctive character gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining cultural connections.

Mikka

One of the top debuts to the US charts in 2025, Eraya has a variety of different sources, including: the English and Italian Aria ("song, melody, air"), the Persian, Hindi, and Thai Arya ("noble"), the Turkish Eray ("brave moon"), the Hebrew Uriah ("Yahweh is my light"), the Ethiopian or Eritrean Araya ("leader by example"), or the multicultural Raya ("queen").
 
Eraya following in the footsteps of names like Elaya, Elara, annd Soraya.

Eraya

Paden

A rare choice that sounds perfectly familiar, Samea could get you to nicknames Sammy, Sam, Mimi, and Mea. Possibly a feminine form of Samuel ("name of God"), a variation of the Arabic Samiya ("high"), or even of Sameah, a Hebrew name meaning "happy". 
 
Used by director David Derrick Jr for his daughter, Samea likely provided the inspiration of Simea, used for a character in Moana 2.

Samea

Ellon is an unusual feminine name that likely originated as a variation of more common names like Ellen, Ellie, or Eleanor. These names share Germanic roots meaning "light" or "bright one." Ellon could also be connected to place names, such as the town of Ellon in Scotland. The name has a modern, streamlined feel with its simple structure and strong 'L' sound. As a given name, Ellon remains quite rare for girls, which gives it a distinctive quality. The addition of the 'on' ending creates a contemporary twist on traditional feminine names, appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet uncommon. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures.

Ellon

Saudi

Berra

In Akamba culture, children were historically given names with animal meanings if their mother's first pregnancy was a stillbirth. It was thought that these names promoted survival and kept the bad omens away from the child. Additionally, this saved the "good" names — typically those of grandparents — for later-born children, who were considered more likely to survive.

Ndila

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 300)

Five Letter Girl Names