5 Letter Girl Names

Tatev is a common girl name in Armenia, where it is used in reference to the Tatev Monastery. Tradition claims that the monastery was named after a disciple of St. Thaddeus the Apostle, Eustateus, from which Tatev evolved. If this is true, that would give Tatev the meaning "stable". 

Tatev

A literary name used in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger. Could also be a short form of Bibiana or a spin on stylish names like Tiana and Liana.

Biana

Vista is a lively Spanish word name meaning "view" that has a lot of potential as a girl name.

Vista

A pretty and rhythmic name with a spiritual meaning.

Anaga

The Spanish word for tree would make a distinct and offbeat nature name.

Árbol

This Caribbean island and popular travel destination is known for its stunning white sand beaches and bright blue waters. The name Aruba is thought to stem from the word Oruba, meaning "well-situated island" in the native Caiquetio language.

Aruba

A popular female name in Turkey, with a lush nature meaning.

Efnan

Notable as the surname of Old Hollwood star Clark Gable, this appealing option is just one sound away from Mabel or Fable. Literature lovers might also associate it with Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables.

Gable

This name, which refers to Mary as the Virgin of the Dew, is all but unknown in the Anglo community, but popular enough in Hispanic families that it made the US Top 1000 until least until 2006. In Spain and Chile it remains a Top 100 option, and can also be spelled without the accent, as Rocio. 

Rocío

Caria is both a rare elaboration of Cara and Carrie and and the name of an ancient region of Asia Minor. Given to a handful of girls in the US since the 50s, it is rarely given to more than 10 babies in a single year.
 
As an elaboration, it derives from either Caroline (vias Carrie) meaning "free man", or from the Irish and Italian Cara, meaning "beloved, dear" and "friend". As an ancient place name, it connects to a region of what was once Anatolia and is now modern day Turkey. The name may have come from the king of the region, Car or Kar, who may or may not have been the same Kar of Megara in Greek mythology.

Caria

Chavé is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be related to the Hebrew name Chava (Eve), meaning 'life' or 'living one,' or could be derived from the French name Chavée, referring to a hollow or valley. In some contexts, it could also be connected to the word 'chavez' or 'chaves,' meaning 'keys' in Spanish and Portuguese. The accent on the final 'e' gives the name a melodic quality and distinctive pronunciation. Chavé remains relatively rare, making it an uncommon and distinctive choice. The name carries a cosmopolitan feel with its potential connections to multiple language traditions, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both uncommon and culturally rich with a contemporary sound.

Chavé

Dreda

Denai

The name of an American cosmetics company which was inspired by the ancient traditional medicine  practices known as Ayurveda, literally "knowledge of longevity" in Sanskrit. Unfortunately, when shortened to Aveda, the literal meaning in Sanskrit becomes "not knowledge" – no doubt not what the company's founder intended. If you can get past this, a pretty and evocative name associated with holistic health and beauty.

Aveda

Short form of Aganetha used in the Amish community.

Netha

Alvia

A fresh nature name — Bluet is a dainty, low-growing plant with small, light blue flowers — that feels like a mix of jazzy word-name Blue and trendy surname Truett.

Bluet

Alyea

Eilin

Endie

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 651)

Five Letter Girl Names