6 Letter Girl Names

Zahara, a delicate but strong multicultural name, came into the spotlight when Angelina Jolie bestowed it on her Ethiopian-born daughter, and we predict other parents will adopt it as well. If you want something simpler than Zahara, consider Zara, a royal name in England--but also the name of a Spanish-based clothing store chain.


Zahara

Zinnia is an unusual floral choice with a bit more edge and energy than most and beginning to find its way onto namers' wish lists of botanical possibilities. Named after the 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, it appears in Roald Dahl's Matilda as the young protagonist's mother.
 In the language of flowers, Zinnias symbolize remembrance, affection, tribute, and friendship.

Zinnia

A feminine name heard most often in the Hispanic community. Surprisingly, Lorena was on the US Top 1000 list of <a href="https://nameberry.com/girls-names">girls' names</a> for an impressive 130 years, from 1880 until falling off in 2011. We do not predict an imminent return.

Lorena

Laynie is a contemporary feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of names like Elaine, Laine, or Lane. It has a youthful, playful quality with its 'ie' ending, a popular naming trend in recent decades. The name has English language roots and conveys a sense of simplicity and friendliness. While not among the top-ranked names, Laynie has gained modest popularity since the 1990s in the United States as parents sought fresh alternatives to traditional names. Its spelling variation with a 'y' gives it a distinctive touch while maintaining an intuitive pronunciation. Laynie has a modern, casual feel that balances uniqueness with accessibility.

Laynie

Althea is a poetic, almost ethereal name found in Greek myth and pastoral poetry, associated in modern times with the great tennis player Althea Gibson, the first African-American to win at Wimbledon. 
 
Althea appears in Greek mythology as the mother of the hero Meleager and was revived by the seventeenth-century poet Richard Lovelace as a poetic pseudonym for his beloved.
 
These days, parents would also appreciate the short form Thea.
 
Althea is the most common girl name in the Philippines.

Althea

Elayna is a modern variant of Elena or Elaine, names with rich historical backgrounds. Elena derives from Greek origins meaning "bright, shining light," while Elaine has Celtic roots connected to Helen. This specific spelling emerged in the 20th century as parents sought familiar names with distinctive spellings. Elayna offers a slightly more phonetic approach while maintaining the melodic quality of its traditional counterparts. The name has gained moderate popularity since the 1980s, particularly in North America. With its flowing sound and familiar but uncommon spelling, Elayna strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility. The name often evokes images of elegance and brightness, true to its etymological origins.

Elayna

Jaylee belongs to the family of names including Haylee and Caylee, all of which experienced their greatest popularity five to ten years ago.

Jaylee

This spelling variation of unisex Casey leans farther to the girls' side. Kaycee ranked in the US Top 1000 in the late 80s and 90s, but has fallen out of favor now.

Kaycee

Part Ashley, part Ainsley, part Annie, Ansley featured in the US Top 1000 from the late '90s until 2020. It peaked in 2011 when it nearly reached the Top 600, but has declined in recent years.
 
An English place name, its meaning could come from the Old English ansetleah, meaning "isolated hermitage in the woodland clearing", or from ãnstiga meaning "one path". While Ainsley is now the more popular form, Ansley is believed to have developed first.
 
Notable bearers include actress and writer Ansley Gordon, singer Ansley Burns, and social media influencer, Ansley Spinks. 
 
Given to around 210 girls in a recent year, the name is less than half as popular than it was at its peak. It continues to prove a favorite in Georgia, however, possibly owing to the neighborhood of the same name in Atlanta.

Ansley

Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco. 

Chanel

Unlike most creative spellings, this one isn't overly trendy or overdone—in fact, it's quite delicate and pretty. However, it is clearly suffering from the plethora of similar names that are flowing around right now (Emelie, Emilia, Emily, Emilee, Amelie, Amelia) and has fallen more than 300 spots since 2013. It might be time for Emilie and her sisters to be left alone for a while.

Emilie

Hollyn combines the Christmas- and nature-inspired feel of Holly, with the preppy, unisex style of Collins, all stung together with the globetrotter flair of Holland and the trendy -lyn ending of Gracelyn, Raelyn, and co. The name first appeared in the US stats back in the 70s,but remained obscure until the 2010s when it began trending upwards.
 
Possibly created as an elaboration or a smoosh form of Holly, Hollyn could combine the word name with the suffix -lyn, giving it the possible meanings of "holly by the lake" or "beautiful holly". Alternatively, it might be a spin on the recently popular place name Holland, or on the surname of the same spelling. Following the pattern of Scotlyn and Emersyn, the -lyn ending gives it a slightly more name-like feel. 
 
Given to around 160 girls in the US, Hollyn has more than doubled in use over the last decade, with parents possibly taking inspiration from singer Holly Wilson, who uses Hollyn as a stage name.

Hollyn

With the sprightly "Ren" and "Wren" currently in fashion, and "ley" a productive suffix to create new names, this combination was inevitable, and is chirpy and appealing. Renley has been on the US charts for girls since 2012, and for boys since 2013. It probably got a boost from the Game of Thrones character Renly Baratheon, albeit with a slightly different spelling.
 
You might consider this an alternative spelling of Wrenley meaning "Wren clearing" or it could be borrowed from an English surname meaning "edge of the meadow". 
 
205 girls were called Renley in a recent year, though Wrenley was picked for nearly 2000.

Renley

This variation of Jayla had one of the highest increases in popularity between 2012 and 2013.

Jaylah

A lilting Japanese name that may be familiar outside of Japan, owing to the manga and anime series Miyori no Mori or "Miyori's Forest". The meaning varies depending on what Kanji combination is used, but "beautiful generation", "sincere and trustworthy" and "peace of mind, heart, and spirit" are a few possibilities.

Miyori

An elegant, powerful, and multi-cultural name with various origins. Used occasionally in the US since the 80s, the name has seen more significant use since the mid-2010s and is now given to around 130 girls each year. 
 
 In Arabic, Zamira can mean "thought and the mind" or someone who is "slender and lean" depending on which etymological root you follow, while in Hebrew, it can be a word name which translates to "nightingale" or occasionally, a feminine variation of Zimri.
 
In Albanian, it means "sweet voice" but other sources link it to the name Samira which has both Arabic and Hindi origins, and its popularity in Spanish speaking countries may be attributed to its similarity to Casimira too. 
 
 While that hardly pins it down, it does make Zamira an interesting name that travels well, and carries with it perhaps just a hint of mystique.

Zamira

Back in the late '70s, Farrah Fawcett's name was as frequently copied as her hairstyle and even made the Top 200 in 1977! Like any trend, however, it promptly fell back out of style, only to re-emerge in the 2010s, in honor of the star's death and possibly thanks to TV personality, Farrah Abraham of Teen Mom too.
 
This would give the impression that Farrah was simply a trendy choice, however, it is in fact an established Arabic name, also transcribed as Farah, meaning "happiness". This was not, however, where the actress's mother got the name from. Originally spelled as Ferrah (and used as her middle name), it was a made up choice, likely inspired by Tara, Cara, and similar, chosen because it sounded good with their surname.
 
Given to 209 girls in a recent year, Farrah has seen a small spike of renewed interest in the US.

Farrah

It’s unlikely Madden will be the next Madison, but we do love hearing this famous football surname on baby girls. Madden is on the rise now, having been given to 108 baby girls in 2022, compared to just 88 in 2021.

Madden

The soft and pretty name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.

Safiya

Rebeca

Six letter girl names include several choices at the very top of the popularity lists, such as Olivia and Sophia.



Six letters may be the ideal length for baby names, according to research. Along with the international favorites Sophia and Olivia,

 6 letter girl names ranking in the US Top 100

 include Amelia, Harper, Claire, and Evelyn. 

 attracting fresh attention include Briony, Elowen, and Verity. Six letter girl names might have one, two, or three syllables and can be found in all styles and vibes.



Search for the ideal name for your daughter among the 6 letter girl names here, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Six Letter Girl Names, including top six letter names for girls and unique female names with six letters, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 19)