5 Letter Girl Names

Melis is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'honey-sweet' or 'honeybee,' while it can also function as a Greek diminutive of Melissa (also meaning 'honeybee'). In some contexts, it appears as a shortened form of names like Melisa or Melinda. The name's brevity and melodic quality make it increasingly popular in multicultural communities. Melis carries warm associations with sweetness, productivity, and natural beauty. Its international versatility allows it to work well across different languages and cultures. The name has gained moderate popularity in Turkey, Greece, and increasingly in Western countries as parents seek simple yet meaningful names with cross-cultural appeal.

Melis

Miari

Although usually seen as a masculine name, Miles is sometimes seen as a feminine name in Australia, due to its literary association with female author Stella "Miles" Franklin. The s ending makes it especially trendy.

Miles

Muska

Najla is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "wide-eyed" or "one with beautiful eyes." The name is popular in Middle Eastern countries, North Africa, and among Muslim communities worldwide. Najla has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. Though not frequently used in Western countries, it has gained some recognition through global cultural exchange. The name carries connotations of beauty, expressiveness, and perception. Najla is appreciated for being both distinctive and elegant, with a straightforward pronunciation despite being unfamiliar to some Western speakers. The name represents the beauty ideal of expressive eyes in Arabic culture.

Najla

Navah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant.' It appears in Jewish traditions and religious texts, carrying spiritual significance along with its lovely meaning. The name has grown in popularity among Jewish families in recent decades, particularly those seeking names with direct connections to their heritage and language. Navah has a melodic quality with its flowing sounds and balanced syllables. While still relatively uncommon in mainstream usage, it appeals to parents seeking a name that is both meaningful and distinctive. The name's positive connotations and elegant simplicity make it increasingly attractive to diverse families looking for names with both beauty and substance.

Navah

Simple but sophisticated, Nisha is a pretty Sanskrit choice that hit the popularity charts in England in the late 1990s. The meaning "night" adds a slightly mystical element to name and it is a hugely popular choice in India, used across multiple languages.
 
Notable bearers of the name include chef Nisha Katona and actresses Nisha Nayar, Nisha Adhikari, Nisha Agarwal, and Nisha Rawal. 
 
Beside its Sanskrit origins, the name Nisha may occasionally be used as an anglicization of the Irish Naoise.

Nisha

If Joely (as in actress Richardson) is a name, why not Noely? As nickname-names become both more acceptable and more fashionable, Noely may be a fresh spin on one traditional <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/412/christmas-baby-names">name for Christmas babies</a>.

Noely

Nolyn

Nyrah

Derived from a Hebrew phrase: ode "I will thank, praise" combined with yah "Yahweh". A famous bearer is Israeli-American actress Odeya Rush.

Odeya

Olina is a feminine name with Scandinavian roots, primarily used in Norway. It evolved as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'ola' or as a feminine version of Olin. The name carries meanings associated with 'ancestor's relic' or 'inheritor,' though some sources connect it to 'holy' origins. Olina has a melodic quality that combines traditional Nordic heritage with a gentle, flowing sound. While relatively uncommon globally, it has seen modest usage in Scandinavian countries and among those with Norwegian ancestry. The name has an appealing blend of uniqueness and accessibility, with the attractive 'ina' ending that has become popular in contemporary naming trends. Olina projects an image of quiet strength and natural beauty.

Olina

Rahel is an alternative spelling of Rachel, used mostly used in Germany, Estonia, and Switzerland, though it might also be considered an Assyrian and Turkish form and a Hindi form (also written as Raahel). Gentle but solid, it is an appealing international choice.
 
Derived from the Hebrew Raḥel meaning "ewe", the name has been notably borne by the 19th century German and Jewish writer, Rahel Varnhagen, the racing driver Rahel Frey, long distance runner Rahel Daniel, and TV host and journalist Rahel Solomon. It also appears in the novel The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.

Rahel

A potential successor to River, albeit without the nature connection. Instead, it has a sleek, sharp sound with the slight witchy-feel of Maven, Sylvie, Raven, and Rowena. Meaning "to split, to rupture", it may come across as stylish and edgy, harsh and violent, or magical and distinctive. 


Riven

A spelling variation of the popular Romy, itself a short form for a number of including surname-style Romilly, vintage Rosemary, sassy Ramona, classic Rosamund and international choices such as Romaine, Romana, and Romola. In the UK, this spelling is current more popular for boys (in which case, it may come from Roman, Jerome, Romeo, or Romero), while in the US, it is used more often for girls.

Romey

Rubab

Rylea

Saara is a feminine name representing the Finnish and Estonian form of Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." This variation maintains the meaning of the original while adapting to Finno-Ugric phonetic patterns. Common in Finland, Estonia, and other Nordic countries, Saara has a crisp, clean sound with its double 'a' spelling that reflects typical Finnish orthography. While Sarah remains more widespread globally, Saara offers a distinctive cultural connection to Northern Europe. The name combines simplicity with elegance and carries the dignified meaning of its Hebrew root. Saara has maintained consistent usage in Finland, where traditional names often remain popular across generations.

Saara

Santa has an appealing sound, or maybe that's sleigh bells we hear?  It's difficult to separate the Italian girls' name Santa from the association to Mr. Claus, king of Christmas.  The German diminutive Senta -- or Snow or even Christmas -- might be an easier name to handle.

Santa

Selen is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it combines 'sel' (flood) and 'en' (most), meaning 'one like a flood' or expressing abundance. It's also considered a variant of Selene, the Greek moon goddess, whose name derives from 'selas' meaning 'light' or 'brightness.' This dual etymology connects the name to both powerful natural forces and celestial beauty. Selen enjoys moderate popularity in Turkey but remains uncommon in Western countries. The name's brevity and elegant simplicity make it accessible across language boundaries. With its mythological associations and meaningful Turkish interpretation, Selen appeals to parents seeking a name with cultural depth, natural symbolism, and a contemporary sound that works well internationally.

Selen

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 96)

Five Letter Girl Names