6 Letter Girl Names

Timica

A unisex Yoruba name, combining the elements oluwa, ayo, and mi, giving it the meaning "God is my joy". Yet to enter the US stats, it may well do alongside options like Kiyomi, Sayomi, Ayomi, and Leimomi.

Layomi

Also transliterated as Saiomi, this Japanese name can mean "small, beautiful world", "young midnight beauty", "sand, leaf, fruit", or "night born" depending on which kanji elements are used. First entering the US stats in 2025, likely following the rise of Kiyomi and Kyomi, it was given to 5 girls in the latest count.



Sayomi

Leiomi made its debut in the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 5 girls, and featured alongside Leonie, Kyomi, Lorelei, Leia, and Naomi. As a contemporary creation, it could have a number of different sources.
 
You could consider it a variation of Layomi, a Yoruba name meaning "God is my joy", or it could be a contracted form of Leimomi, a Hawaiian choice with the lovely meaning "pearl child". Alternatively, there's the Latin Leiomyo meaning "smooth muscle" (used in a medical sense to refer to some types of tumours. 
 
There's even the possibility of it being a compound name, mixing Leia with Naomi, giving it the meaning of "my weariness and pleasantness".
 
Model, dancer, and activist Leoimy Maldonado is a notable bearer albeit her name is spelled differently.

Leiomi

A contemporary choice, possibly created in the style of Sayomi, Kiyomi, and Nyomi, Tayomi blends the appeal of Taylor with that up-and-coming -omi ending.
 
The name may well have its roots in the Japanese elements ta ("much, many"), yo ("world") and mi ("beautiful") or in the Yoruba tayo ("make joy") and mi ("my"). However, it's equally possible it could be a blend of the aforementioned Taylor with Naomi or similar. 
 
Tayomi first entered the US stats in 2025 when five girls received the name.

Tayomi

Also known as Lacadaemon, Sparta was an city state in Ancient Greek, notable for its military power. Sharp and cool, Sparta may appeal alongside Rome, Spencer, Palma, Sutton, and Scottlyn along with Persephone, Leda, and  Calypso. Yet to appear in the US stats, Sparta is believed to have derive from the Greek word for rope, inspired by cords that were traditionally laid to show the city's boundaries. 

Sparta

A Basque word name, comprised of the elements hil and argi meaning "month" and "light", it translates to "moon" in English. In Basque mythology, Ilargi is the Goddess of the Moon, and the daughter of the Goddess Amalur, or Mother Earth. 
 
The name may also appear as Ilazki in the Navarre region of Spain.

Ilargi

Jullie

Murrel

Tiajah

Bevery

Eletha

A unisex name, largely used in South Africa, Karabo is a spirited and spiritual choice, meaning "answer", "response", or "resolution". Notable (female) bearers include soccer players Karabo "Cream" Dhlamini and Karabo Makhurubetshi, artist Karabo Poppy, and politician Karabo Khakhau. 
 
There was also a character called Karabo in the popular South African soap drama, Generations, played by Connie Ferguson since the 90s, and the name is also borne by content creators Karabo Mareka and Karabo Mekgwe.

Karabo

Yousef

Daisia

Yaniya

Reminiscent of Essie, Cherry, and Cassie, Chessy is diminutive of Francesca which is gentler than Frankie but less antique as Franny (or Fanny...). It notably appears in the 1998 move, The Parent Trap, borne by the nanny and housekeeper character.
 
Chessy may also be read as a place name, appearing on the map in France and known for being the location of Disneyland Paris. In this case, it would be pronounced as SHEH-SEE and might just intrigue Disney Fans.

Chessy

Swecha

You've heard of Joy and Sunny; you might have heard of Happy and Lucky being used as names too, but how about this upbeat option? Traditionally a nickname for someone with a smile ever on their face, it may also be considered a surname meaning "small clearing".
 
Used quietly and occasionally for boys in the 20th-century, it entered the US stats for girls for the first time in 2025 when 6 girls (and no boys) were called Smiley. Similar to Miley but perhaps a tricky name to wear on down days, it nevertheless fits in with modern word choices.

Smiley

Tylese

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 941)