5 Letter Girl Names

Zohie

Yonda

Nylan

Cahri

Kanan

Marba

Lelya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Leila or Layla, names with Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Russian diminutive of Elena (Lelya) or have connections to similar-sounding names in various cultures. The name has a delicate, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. While never achieving widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, Lelya has a cross-cultural appeal with its simple, melodic structure. The name's brevity and ease of pronunciation make it accessible across language barriers, while its relative rarity offers a sense of uniqueness without seeming invented or difficult to recognize.

Lelya

Glyna

Eddis

Abbra

Doral

Delyn

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

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

Khila

Rilan

Yuuki

Ysmay

Becka is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Rebecca, which comes from Hebrew meaning "to bind" or "to tie." This shortened version has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining connections to its biblical heritage. Becka offers a slightly less common alternative to the more frequently used nickname Becky. The name peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s but has since become less common, giving it a somewhat vintage charm for modern bearers. Becka strikes a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness—recognizable without being overused. The straightforward spelling makes it accessible across cultures, and its informal, warm sound often conveys a down-to-earth personality. For parents seeking a name with biblical roots but a contemporary feel, Becka offers an appealing option.

Becka

Tyice

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 504)

Five Letter Girl Names