5 Letter Girl Names

Kanoa

Fiama

Samaj

Maera

Aroya

Elkie is an anglicized form of Elke, a German, Dutch, and Frisian diminutive of Adelheid, likely created by adding the -ke suffix, following the style of similar choices like Tineke or Maike. In this case, it word mean "noble", though another potential source is from the Yiddish Elke, a feminine form of the Biblical Elkanah meaning "God has purchased".
 
As an English name, you could potentially call Elkie an animal name too, in reference to the large deer species. 
 
Similar in sound to Elsie, it may appeal to those who like the vintage name, but want something sharper and more distinctive.

Elkie

Ciona

Beebe

Lizel

Solee

As a Norwegian name, Mossi may be used as a diminutive of international Maria and occasionally for Margarita too. Heard it Sweden and Denmark as well as in Norway, it might be compared to using Molly and Maisie.
 
Alternative, as an English name, it may be considered feminine form of Moss, a Medieval form of Moses. As such, it could then be a short form of Moselle too.

Mossi

Cinya

Lasia

Thida is a beautiful feminine name with Southeast Asian origins, particularly prominent in Cambodia and Thailand. In Khmer (Cambodian), 'Thida' means 'daughter' or 'girl' and is sometimes used as a term of endearment. In Thai culture, it can be related to words meaning 'beloved' or 'precious.' The name carries cultural significance in both countries and is appreciated for its simple elegance and melodic sound. While uncommon in Western countries, Thida has gained some international recognition through diaspora communities. The name's brevity and easy pronunciation make it accessible across cultures despite its specific regional origins. For Cambodian families especially, the name may represent cultural heritage and connection to homeland traditions. Thida exemplifies the graceful simplicity found in many Southeast Asian names, offering both cultural authenticity and a distinctive yet approachable option for parents seeking names with meaningful Eastern roots.

Thida

A Norwegian diminutive name of Maria, Marie, Margarethe, Margarita, and similar, Mossa may also be heard in Sweden and Denmark. While it may sound like a stretch from the classic names, consider it no different to using Maisie or Molly.
 
Mossa also coincides with an Italian word meaning "move" or "movement" and the Swedish word for "moss".

Mossa

Trava

Faige

Alaze

The name of a star in the constellation of Leo, Zosma is an intriguing, celestial choice that could make an unexpected middle name option, especially for babies born under the lion sign. Meaning "belt" or "girdle" in Greek, Zosma (the star) is located at the hip of the of the constellation.
 
If you like Zosma, but aren't so keen on the meaning, you could try Zosime and Zosima, meaning "viable, likely to survive."

Zosma

Agela

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 499)

Five Letter Girl Names