6 Letter Girl Names

Alayla is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Alaila or Alayah, which themselves are contemporary elaborations of Alaya, meaning 'highborn' or 'exalted' in Arabic. Alternatively, it could be a creative spelling of Aleila, with Hebrew roots meaning 'to ascend.' The name has gained modest popularity in the 21st century, fitting with the trend toward melodic names with the popular 'ayla' sound, similar to Kayla, Layla, and Makayla. Alayla has a flowing, musical quality with its three syllables and alternating consonants and vowels. Its exotic feel combined with relatively straightforward pronunciation makes it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible for their daughters.

Alayla

Used as a masculine name in the Piedmont region of Italy, Alessi is a variation of Alessio, the Italian form of the Ancient Greek Alexius and Alexis. Meaning "defender" or "helper", in the US, Alessi leans feminine, likely owing to the familiarity of Alessia and the popularity of Alani, Elsie, and Alice. It was given to nearly 100 girls in a recent year. 

Alessi

Cianna is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Gianna (Italian feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'), a feminine form of Cian (an Irish name meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'), or a creative modern formation. The name has a melodic quality with its soft 'c' sound and flowing syllables that make it appealing in contemporary naming trends. While not historically common, Cianna gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 2000s as parents sought names with traditional roots but modern flair. The name is often associated with qualities like gracefulness and creativity. Its cross-cultural appeal makes it work well in diverse communities while remaining distinctive.

Cianna

Cielle is a French name inspired by the word ciel, meaning "sky". Not used in France itself, spelling it with the -elle ending makes it feel both more feminine and more "name-y". The name might also be considered a short form of Cecilia or a variant of the Ancient Roman Caelius. 
 
While the Ciel spelling is used as a unisex name in the US, Cielle has been given exclusively to girls since it first made the charts in the early 2000s. Given to a small handful of girls each year until 2022, the name then doubled in popularity in 2023, when it was given to 36 girls.
 
Cielle has been chosen for two celebrity babies in recent years, which may explain the increased use of it. Grey's Anatomy actor Chris Carmack and musician Erin Slaver chose it for their daughter in 2022, while footballer Justin Reid and his partner Marissa Rand named their daughter Cielle in 2025.

Cielle

Dailyn is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in popularity during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. With its melodic two-syllable structure, Dailyn represents the modern trend of created names with appealing sounds and optional spelling variations (including Daylin, Daelyn). The name likely draws inspiration from the prefix 'Day-' combined with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' suggesting brightness and light. Dailyn has a fresh, modern feel while remaining relatively uncommon, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name has gradually gained modest usage in the United States, particularly in the 2000s, and carries an upbeat, positive connotation associated with daily renewal and optimism.

Dailyn

Janely is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, most likely a modern blend of Jane and the popular '-ly' suffix, or possibly derived from Janelle or Janelle. The name has a sweet, melodic quality that combines traditional elements with a contemporary feel. While uncommon in overall naming statistics, Janely has seen some usage in Hispanic communities, possibly as a variation of Jeanelle or an elaboration of Jane. The name carries the meaning associations of its root name Jane, which derives from Hebrew and means 'God is gracious.' Janely has a gentle, feminine sound with an accessible pronunciation, offering parents a name that feels both familiar and distinctive, traditional yet modern.

Janely

Layana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be a variation of Liana (meaning "to climb like a vine"), or have roots in Hawaiian, Arabic, or Latin languages. The name has a flowing, melodic quality with its alternating consonants and vowels. Layana has gained moderate popularity in the 21st century as parents seek unique yet accessible names with an international feel. The name conveys a sense of natural beauty and grace, often associated with tropical imagery. While not among the most common names, Layana has seen increasing usage particularly in multicultural communities. Its appealing sound and relatively straightforward pronunciation make it attractive to parents seeking something distinctive yet approachable.

Layana

Malika is an attractive multi-cultural name--it is also a pet form of Amalia in Hungary.
 Malika Haqq is an actress who is one of Khloe Kardashian's BFFs on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Malika

No, the pronunciation--ro-SHEEN--isn't immediately obvious to the non-Gaelic viewer, but the sound of this shiny Irish version of Rose is pretty enough to make it worth considering. Very popular in its native Ireland, it's one of many <a href="Irish girl names https://nameberry.com/list/753/best-irish-girl-names">Irish girl names</a> finding a wider audience. Earlier generations Anglicized at as Rosaleen, but we stay stick to the original.
 The name has been associated with a 16th-17th century poem called Roisin Dubh (Dark Little Rose), the eponymous heroine of which is usually regarded as a personification of Ireland.
 Singer Sinead O'Connor has a daughter named Róisin.

Roisin

Possibly derived from Salome, Sulayman, and Solomon, Zulema and alternative spelling Zulima are peaceful Spanish names, with their origins in Arabic and Hebrew.

Zulema

Carley

Carrie lives on mainly on the screen, as the new/old antiheroine of Stephen King's classic Carrie, as turn-of-the-21st-century diva Carrie Bradshaw of Sex & The City, and as Claire Danes' Emmy-winning character Carrie Mathison of Homeland. 
 In real life, however, Carrie dropped off the Top 1000 a handful of years ago and, while the name retains some charm, shows no signs of making an imminent comeback. Try Cara instead.

Carrie

Cierra is a feminine name with Spanish influences, possibly derived from 'sierra' meaning 'mountain range' or related to the Spanish word 'cerrar' meaning 'to close or finish.' 

The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s as a variation of Sierra, with its distinctive spelling offering a more unique option. Cierra has a melodic quality and contemporary feel while maintaining intuitive pronunciation. It fell off the Top 1000 in the 2008..

About 40 baby girls were named Cierra in the US last year, versus more than 500 named Sierra.

Cierra

Evanna is the name of a Harry Potter actress who pronounces it ee-vah-na. This might be considered another international feminine form of the many variations of John; Ivana, Giovanna, and even Joan are cousins of Evanna. It could also be a compound name, combining Eva and Anna.

Evanna

Although Joan was the more popular name in the 20th century, it's the nickname Joanie that is coming back in style, in tune with the likes of Bonnie, Margot, and Billie, or Sadie, Elsie, and Libby. A Top 1000 name back in the 1950s and 60s in the US, in England and Wales,, it re-entered the the charts in 2025.
 
Alternative spelling Joni (made popular by the singer) was always more popular, and remains so in England and Wales where its ranked since the 2010s.

Joanie

Much less popular than the original spelling of Jocelyn, though still given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year. While it might be tempting to go with this more phonetic spelling, we recommend sticking with the traditional name.

Joslyn

A long-popular name, particularly among the African-American community, Keisha was first publicized by the child actress, Keshia Knight Pulliam, who starred on the old Cosby Show. It entered the US Top 1000 in 1967 and remained there for 30 years, but it hasn't featured again since 1997.
 
Keshia likely emerged as a spin on the Biblical name Keziah - inspired by either the Keh-zee-uh pronunciation of the name, or it's meaning, "cassia tree", sometimes pronounced as cash-uh. Other theories suggest it's a Swahili name meaning "favorite", a variation of Casey, a spin on the Scottish name Keitha, or a contracted form of the Arabic Khadija. 
 
Recent years had seen usage of Keisha dwindle to around 40 babies each year, but, in 2023, it had a small spike of popularity and was given to 70 girls.

Keisha

A fast rising choice in the US in a recent year, given to 63 babies compared to just 9 the year prior, Maelis may be considered a feminine form of Mael (or Maël), a French and Breton name meaning "lord" or "chief"; or it could be viewed a form of Maylis, meaning "Mother lily" or "beloved lily" in Occitan and French respectively. 
 

Maelis

Makena may be one of the names with the most diverse range of possible roots. It can be a spelling variation of the Scottish surname McKenna, or a name from the East African Meru community with a happy meaning. Makena is also a Hawaiian place name that refers to a town on Maui, which may be drawn from the Hawaiian Makana, meaning "gift".
 
It ranked in the US Top 1000 in the 2000s and while it has since declined in use, Makena was nevertheless given to around 100 baby girls in a recent year.

Makena

Striking Sanskrit name that could easily cross cultures.

Miraya

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.



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Six Letter Girl Names, including top six letter names for girls and unique female names with six letters, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 39)