5 Letter Girl Names

Miral is a feminine name with roots in several linguistic traditions. In Arabic, it can relate to meanings like 'provider' or be connected to the word for myrrh. In Hebrew contexts, it might be associated with 'mira' meaning 'to see' or 'to wonder.' Some sources suggest connections to Latin 'mirabilis' meaning 'wonderful' or 'miraculous.' This cross-cultural name has a melodious quality with its flowing sounds. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, Miral offers international appeal with its meaningful associations and accessibility. The name's brevity makes it easy to pronounce across languages while maintaining its distinctive character. Parents might be drawn to Miral for its elegant sound, multicultural connections, and positive connotations of wonder, provision, or beauty.

Miral

Selma has recently been given a more youthful spin via actresses Selma Blair and Salma Hayek. But while Selma has not yet become popular again in the US, it is widely used in both Sweden and Norway. 

 Selma won a Nobel Prize via Swedish author Selma Lagerlof, the first woman to win for literature. And the city of Selma, Alabama is famous as the starting point for the Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, led by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The 2014 film Selma, based on the marches, gave the name a slight boost in the same year.

Selma

A would-be up-and-comer if it wasn't for the spiked seltzer brand.

Truly

A fresh and fragrant nature name, Cedar is one of the new tree/wood names that parents are starting to consider. While it is currently more popular for boys, it sounds similar enough to Selah, Celia, Freda, Sailor, and Ida, it doesn't feel out of place for any gender.
 In the Bible the cedar is mentioned in Psalm 92:12: "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon." The Lebanon Cedar was used to build King Solomon's temple in Jerusalem, and there are now several hospitals called Cedars of Lebanon, plus a U2 song by that name. 
 
The name was chosen by 76 girls along with 170 boys in a recent year.

Cedar

One of the first reality show-inspired names (he was a Texas hunk on an early season of "Survivor"); hugely trendy for boys but just starting for girls. 

Colby

A fresh and pretty Japanese name which would be an unusual route to the popular Emmy/Emi nickname. In Japanese, this name can be formed from a variety of different kanji combinations with different meanings, but "laughing child" and "beautiful child" are two appealing possibilities.

Emiko

A lively name of Arabic origin, Hayat was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023.A feminine name in Arabic and Persian, but often used as a masculine one by Urdu speakers, the name is notably borne by para-athlete Hayat El Garaa. It is also the name of several TV channels in Tukey and Bosnia and the name of an Iranian newspaper. 

Hayat

Jayne

This lively Old Testament nature name (belonging to one of the three beautiful daughters of Job) may be missing from the current US Top 1000 list, but it ranks highly here on Nameberry — making it one to watch! Also spelled KeziaH, the name has multiple legitimate pronunciations — from "KEE-szhah" to "KEZ-ee-ah" to "keh-ZYE-ah" — and comes complete with the sweet and sparky nickname Kizzy. A related name is the lovely cinnamon-scented Cassia, which beginning to be discovered by lovers of the fashionable Cas- clan.

Kezia

The adorable diminutive Livie is most often a short form of the popular Olivia and may also be spelled Livvy, Livvie, or Livi. But occasionally it may be short for the separate Ancient Roman name Livia or the Scandinavian Liv, both of which have different roots and meanings.

Livie

Mayar is one of those names that has a host of different meanings across cultures. It's the name of a tribe and several places near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. It's a mountain in Scotland. It's a variant spelling of Hebrew Mayer. It's an Arabic name apparently meaning "moonglow." It's a Spanish verb meaning "to meow." It's unclear which of these connotations has been boosting Mayar's popularity as a girls' name recently, but boosted it has been.

Mayar

Nahla is a lovely name chosen by Halle Berry for her daughter.  Not to be confused with the Disneyfied Nala.

Nahla

Nella is a feminine name with Italian and Germanic origins. It can be a standalone name or a diminutive of names like Petronella, Antonella, or Cornelia. In Italian, it literally means 'at the' or 'in the,' while as a short form, it often inherits meanings from its longer versions. Nella has historical usage dating back centuries but has experienced periods of renewed popularity in recent decades. The name has a vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking something classic yet not overused. With its brief two syllables and melodic sound, Nella strikes a balance between simplicity and distinctiveness. The name carries connotations of sweetness and strength, making it versatile for different personalities.

Nella

Radha (also called Radhika, Radharani, or Radhe) is an important goddess in Hinduism, the queen and favourite consort of the god Krishna. She is also sometimes considered an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of beauty, wealth and prosperity.

Radha

Multicultural Raya has been on the rise since the release of the Disney film of the same name, and spelling variation Raeya has also seen more attention. Likely to get you the RAY-uh pronunciation over RIE-uh, Raeya could also be seen as an elaboration of Rae, a diminutive of Rachel. 

Raeya

Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it. 

Seven

Vania is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Slavic languages, it functions as a feminine form of Ivan (derived from John), meaning "God is gracious." In Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries, Vania is used as an independent name. In Hindu tradition, it's related to the Sanskrit word "vaniya" meaning "from the forest." Vania has a melodious quality with its flowing syllables, making it appealing across cultural boundaries. The name maintains moderate popularity in Eastern European countries, Brazil, and parts of India. Its international versatility and gentle sound have contributed to its steady usage throughout the decades, though it has never reached tremendous popularity in English-speaking countries.

Vania

Iyana is a new name with a New Age feel that's been on the popularity charts since 2000, related to cousins Aiyana and Ayanna. 

Iyana

James for a girl? Believe it or not, this is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/79/boy-names-for-girls">boy names for girls"</a> gaining a lot of attention these days, since Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds shocked the world by choosing it for their eldest daughter in 2014 (after his late father).
 
Since then, it's become something of a celebrity baby middle name du jour, with high-profile parents including Coco Rocha, Kristin Cavallari, Nev Schulman and Brandon Jenner all having daughters with James in the middle spot.

James

Mormon supermodel Pyper America Smith Holder brought this spelling into the public eye. Pyper's younger brother is also a model, Lucky Blue Smith.

Pyper

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 35)

Five Letter Girl Names