5 Letter Girl Names

Sylas

Tansy is a flower name rarer than Rose, livelier than Lily and a lot less teasable than Pansy. 
 Tansy is a perennial herbaceous plant of the aster family that has clusters of small bright yellow blossoms. It was cultivated by the ancients for medicinal purposes, and has found a variety of other uses over the ages, associated with health and immortality.
 There have been a couple of eponymous novels titled Tansy, and it was the name of a character on Hart of Dixie,

Tansy

Taraf

If True, Constance, Verity, and Faith feel too familiar for you, how about this rare virtue name? Associated with reliability, truthfulness, strength of character, hope, belief, and dependability — and with trust funds, legal agreements, property, interest, and money — Trust was given to 15 girls (and 34 boys) in a recent year.
 
Similar in style to bolder choices like Merritt, Brave, Truth, and Favor — and an interesting middle name possibility —Trust first entered the US stats for boys in the year 2000, and for girls in 2005.

Trust

Tylia

Tylie

Vriha

Yitta is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, commonly found in Jewish communities. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names like Henrietta or could be related to the Hebrew name Yehudit (Judith), meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' Yitta carries a strong cultural connection to Ashkenazi Jewish heritage and traditions. While relatively uncommon in mainstream usage, it has maintained consistent use within certain Jewish communities. The name has a distinctive, warm quality with its compact form and soft ending. Yitta offers cultural richness and historical depth while remaining unique, making it particularly meaningful for families looking to honor their Jewish ancestry.

Yitta

Zaela

Zanai

Zivah

Zurie is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Basque 'zuri' meaning 'white' or 'pure,' or have Hebrew connections where it means 'rock' or 'strength.' The name has gained modest popularity in the 21st century as parents seek distinctive 'Z' names with melodic sounds. Zurie offers an appealing balance of uniqueness and intuitive pronunciation. The name feels modern while having possible traditional roots, appealing to those seeking something distinctive yet accessible. Its short length and flowing sound make it practical while still standing out. Zurie represents contemporary naming trends valuing uniqueness, meaningful origins, and names that work across cultural boundaries.

Zurie

This beautiful Basque name is sitting just inside the Top 1000 with its more popular spelling, Ainhoa. Ainhoa is the name of the French town where a vision of the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared. The spelling Ainoa was only given to a few dozen baby girls in 2022.

Ainoa

Ardyn is a modern feminine name with Celtic roots, possibly derived from Welsh 'ard' meaning 'high' or 'noble.' It may also be connected to the Irish name Ardan, meaning 'high aspiration.' The name has gained some modest recognition through its use in popular culture, including the Final Fantasy video game series, though as a character name it was used for a male character. Ardyn has a contemporary sound while maintaining a connection to ancient Celtic languages. The name remains uncommon but has seen small increases in usage in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking distinctive yet pronounceable names. With its soft consonants and strong ending, Ardyn strikes a balance between strength and femininity, making it appealing to those seeking a name that sounds both modern and mythological.

Ardyn

Auden is increasing in use for girls each year, and the feminized spelling Audyn is beginning to follow along. Parents are loving the gentle but unisex sound of this surname, associated with poet W.H., Auden.

Audyn

Axyla

Ayame

Possibly related to the admirable Ayra, a Sanskrit name meaning "respected" or "impressive", Ayira may also come from the Arabic ahrar meaning "good, pure" or a'irah meaning "without an owner". Other sources trace the name to Swahili, in which it means "respected", "exulted", and "chosen", suggesting it may be a Swahili form of the Sanskrit, given the similarities between the meanings.

Ayira

Derived from the Turkish ay, meaning "moon," and the Arabic nur, meaning "light", Aynur is familiar in Turkey and a popular choice in Azerbaijan. With its beautiful meaning and blend of popular elements, it is notably borne by singer Aynur Doğan.

Aynur

Azaya is a feminine name with a modern sound but possible ancient roots. It may be a variant of Azaiah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'strength of the Lord' or a creative modern formation inspired by popular 'A-Z' name constructions. The name has a melodious quality with its alternating consonants and vowels, creating a rhythmic flow when pronounced. While not among the most common names, Azaya has seen increasing usage in the United States in recent years, particularly in diverse communities. The name conveys a sense of uniqueness and contemporary style while maintaining a soft, feminine sound. Its 'z' gives it a distinctive quality that makes it stand out among other three-syllable girls' names.

Azaya

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 89)

Five Letter Girl Names