5 Letter Girl Names

Jelyn

Ethal

Mande

<a href="https://nameberry.com/list/582/names-about-language?all=1">Writing-related names</a> are starting to become more popular, with names like Poet, Story, and Lyric having been used by many a celebrity. Now it's Verse's turn, as it was recently used by <em>Teen Mom</em>'s Kailyn Lowry for her son.

Verse

Łucja

Arine

The Old Norse word for "harp", also designating the constellation Lyra (which means "lyre" in Greek). It's popular in Iceland, where it is also the name of the first month of summer in the old Icelandic calendar.

Harpa

Bashy

Geral

Ayled

Tezra

Roopa

Ailla is a name with many possible derivations, including Cornish (possibly meaning "beautiful"),  French (deriving from Ailler, meaing Garlic), Finnish (related to Helga) and Turkish (where it may have a meaning connected to moonlight). None of these derivations are very clear; what is certain is that Ailla is a name with a beautiful sound and an international flavor.

Ailla

Janyi

Caera

Léna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French usage, it often serves as a shortened form of Helena or Magdalena, carrying the accent mark to indicate pronunciation. The name also appears independently in various European languages and has Arabic roots where it means 'tender' or 'soft.' The accent gives the name a distinctively French flair while maintaining its international appeal. Léna has gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and Scandinavian countries, appreciated for its simple elegance and gentle sound. The name combines brevity with a feminine quality that transcends cultural boundaries. Léna's cross-cultural nature makes it accessible in multiple languages while retaining a touch of sophistication.

Léna

A Slovene diminutive of Ursula. Unlike in the Anglosphere, where many still see Ursula as a heavy name, Urška is popular in Slovenia and has even ranked in the Top 20.

Urška

Ngone

Lajoi

<p>Herta is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'earth' or 'strength.' It shares roots with the name of Hertha or Nerthus, an ancient Germanic earth goddess associated with fertility and abundance. The name has been particularly common in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia, with notable bearers including German novelist Herta Müller, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Herta carries an impression of traditional European elegance and strength. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, it offers a distinctive option with historical depth. The name's connection to earth symbolism gives it grounding qualities while maintaining a feminine character.</p>

Herta

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 356)

Five Letter Girl Names