AHEAD: The ultimate list of girls’ names with four letters.

If you’re looking for 4-letter girl names, you’re in the right place!

I’ve rounded up every 4-letter name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

Towards the end, you’ll also find a shortlist of names posied to go viral in 2025.

Related: 4-Letter Boy Names

Four-letter names trending in 2025

These short names are climbing the charts right now, each making significant gains since last year.

Alma

• Name meaning: Nourishing or nurturing.
• Popularity: #461 (↑20)

Aura 🔥

• Name meaning: A glowing light or atmosphere.
• Popularity: #960 (↑80)

Ayra 🔥

• Name meaning: Respected and honorable.
• Popularity: #944 (↑97)

Eden

• Name meaning: The garden of Eden. Place of pleasure.
• Popularity: #77 (↑40)

Evie

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: #265 (↑10)

Halo 🔥

• Name meaning: A circle of light.
• Popularity: #567 (↑203)

Indy 🔥

• Name meaning: Independent spirit.
• Popularity: #918 (↑118)

Iyla

• Name meaning: Moon halo, divine light.
• Popularity: #601 (↑82)

Kaia

• Name meaning: The sea.
• Popularity: #186 (↑39)

Leia 🔥

• Name meaning: Weary.
• Popularity: #211 (↑45)

Navy 🔥

• Name meaning: Dark blue. Branch of the military.
• Popularity: #363 (↑120)

Opal

• Name meaning: Precious stone.
• Popularity: #488 (↑37)

Raya

• Name meaning: Friend, companion.
• Popularity: #353 (↑48)

Veda

• Name meaning: Sacred knowledge.
• Popularity: #818 (↑72)

More on 2025 viral predictions in just a bit.

Popular 4-letter girl names

The primary spellings of these short girls’ names are ranked in the top 200.

Aria or Arya

• Name meaning: Air or melody.
• Popularity: Aria ranks #24. Arya is #139, Ariyah is #337, Ariah is #512, and Ariya is #534.

Ayla or Aila

• Name meaning: Oak tree. Blessed. Beautiful. Circle of light around the moon.
• Popularity: Ayla ranks #104 and Aila is #767.

Cora or Kora

• Name meaning: Maiden.
• Popularity: Cora ranks #93 and Kora is #533.

Ella

• Name meaning: Fairy maiden.
• Popularity: #32

Related: Middle Names for Ella

Emma

• Name meaning: Universal.
• Popularity: #2

Related: Middle Names for Emma

Iris

• Name meaning: Rainbow. Type of flower.
• Popularity: #78

Isla

• Name meaning: Island.
• Popularity: #33

Jade

• Name meaning: Green stone.
• Popularity: #81

Related: Middle Names for Jade

June

• Name meaning: Sixth month.
• Popularity: #171

Leah

• Name meaning: Weary.
• Popularity: #53

Lily

• Name meaning: Flower.
• Popularity: #20

Lucy

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: #40

Related: Middle Names for Lucy

Luna

• Name meaning: Moon.
• Popularity: #10

Related: 100 Cool Names Similar to Luna

Lyla or Lila

• Name meaning: Night or dark.
• Popularity: Lyla ranks #98, Lila is #213, Lilah is #198.

Maya or Maia

• Name meaning: Water.
• Popularity: Maya ranks #50, Mya ranks #340, and Maia ranks #459.

Mila

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: #28

Myla

• Name meaning: Soldier or merciful.
• Popularity: Myla ranks #183 and Mylah ranks #388.

Nora

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: Nora ranks #25 and Norah ranks #201.

Nova

• Name meaning: New. A star that suddenly increases in brightness.
• Popularity: #35

Remi or Remy

• Name meaning: Oarsman.
• Popularity: For girls, Remi ranks #127 and Remy is #641. For boys, Remi ranks #822 and Remy is #390.

Rose

• Name meaning: Flower.
• Popularity: Rose ranks #124 and Rosie is #392.

Ruby

• Name meaning: Strong red gemstone.
• Popularity: #66

Ruth

• Name meaning: Friend.
• Popularity: #187

Sage

• Name meaning: Grayish green herb.
• Popularity: Sage ranks #143 and Saige is #433.

Wren

• Name meaning: Small bird.
• Popularity: #196

Zoey

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: Zoey ranks #51 and Zoe is #37.

Nature-inspired 4-letter girl names

These unique four-letter baby girl names have nature-themed meanings.

Brie or Bree

• Name meaning: Marshland.
• Popularity: Neither of these 4-letter names is ranking.

Bryn

• Name meaning: Hill.
• Popularity: This B name isn’t ranking.

Gaia

• Name meaning: Earth. In Greek mythology, Gaia is the mother of life.
• Popularity: This G name isn’t ranking.

Idra

• Name meaning: Fig tree.
• Popularity: This tree-inspired name isn’t ranking.

Jada

• Name meaning: Jade stone or ‘he knows’.
• Popularity: This 2-syllable name isn’t ranking.

Kyla

• Name meaning: Narrow land.
• Popularity: #565

Lana

• Name meaning: Light, gracious, or little rock.
• Popularity: #416

Leva

• Name meaning: Moon or white.
• Popularity: This celestial name isn’t ranking.

Lina

• Name meaning: Sunlight.
• Popularity: #583

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Macy or Maci

• Name meaning: Hill.
• Popularity: Macy ranks #690 and Maci ranks #696.

Mara

• Name meaning: A river.
• Popularity: #582

Neva

• Name meaning: Snow.
• Popularity: This perfect winter name isn’t ranking.

Reva

• Name meaning: Rain.
• Popularity: This great rainbow baby name isn’t ranking.

Romy

• Name meaning: Dew of the sea.
• Popularity: This water-inspired name isn’t ranking.

Suri

• Name meaning: Princess or red rose.
• Popularity: This S name isn’t ranking.

Vela

• Name meaning: Coastline.
• Popularity: This great mermaid name ranking.

Zara

• Name meaning: Radiance, blooming flower, or God remembers.
• Popularity: #236

Zori

• Name meaning: Golden dawn.
• Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking.

Zyra

• Name meaning: Dawn or messenger.
• Popularity: This modern-sounding name isn’t ranking.

Aesthetic nature names with four letters

These 4-letter girl names celebrate the natural world in all its forms.

All of these make great middle names!

Cove

• Name meaning: Coastal inlet.
• Popularity: This aesthetic C name isn’t ranking.

Lake

• Name meaning: Body of water.
• Popularity: This L name isn’t ranking.

Lark

• Name meaning: A small songbird.
• Popularity: This bird-themed name isn’t ranking.

Nori

• Name meaning: Seaweed.
• Popularity: #900

Prim

• Name meaning: Short for Primrose, meaning first rose.
• Popularity: This Hunger Games-reminiscent P name isn’t ranking.

Rain

• Name meaning: Precipitation.
• Popularity: This R name isn’t ranking.

Onyx

• Name meaning: A layered black stone.
• Popularity: This badass name ranks #308 for boys but isn’t ranking for girls.

Posy

• Name meaning: A small flower bouquet.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Skye

• Name meaning: The atmosphere above.
• Popularity: Skye ranks #446 and Sky isn’t ranking.

Shay or Shea

• Name meaning: A small tropical African tree. Its nuts give us shea butter!
• Popularity: Shay ranks #997 and Shea isn’t ranking.

Cute 4-letter girl names

These four-letter baby names sound friendly and sweet with their y- and ie-endings.

Cali or Kali

• Name meaning: Beautiful. Black one.
• Popularity: Cali ranks #447 and Kali ranks #290.

Demi

• Name meaning: Half or small.
• Popularity: #394

Desi

• Name meaning: Desired.
• Popularity: This D name isn’t ranking.

Emmy

• Name meaning: Whole or universal.
• Popularity: Emmy ranks #505 and Emmie ranks #771.

Hani

• Name meaning: Happy and cheerful.
• Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking.

Lani

• Name meaning: Heaven.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Lexi

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #522

Orly

• Name meaning: A suburb of Paris.
• Popularity: This place name isn’t ranking.

Suki

• Name meaning: Loved one.
• Popularity: This name meaning love isn’t ranking.

Tali

• Name meaning: Dew from heaven.
• Popularity: This T name isn’t ranking.

Tovi

• Name meaning: Good.
• Popularity: This 4-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Yari

• Name meaning: Gold. Straight spear.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Zuri

• Name meaning: Good + beautiful.
• Popularity: Zuri ranks #203 and Zhuri ranks #869.

Vintage 4-letter girl names

These classic four-letter baby names evoke the magic of another era.

Alba

• Name meaning: White
• Popularity: This vintage girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Alta

• Name meaning: Elevated.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Anna or Anne

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: Anna ranks #79, Ana ranks #224, and Anne ranks #581.

Cleo

• Name meaning: Pride or glory.
• Popularity: #608

Edna

• Name meaning: Rebirth or rejuvenation.
• Popularity: This Victorian name isn’t ranking.

Esme

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: #325

Etta

• Name meaning: Keeper of the home.
• Popularity: #938

Faye

• Name meaning: Fairy.
• Popularity: #500

Gwen

• Name meaning: White ring.
• Popularity: Gwen ranks #815. The longer name Gwendolyn ranks #380.

Jane

• Name meaning: Noble or gracious.
• Popularity: #281

Kate

• Name meaning: Pure.
• Popularity: #478

Lena

• Name meaning: Ray of light.
• Popularity: #271

Lola

• Name meaning: Sorrows.
• Popularity: #263

Lula

• Name meaning: Famous warrior.
• Popularity: This name like Luna isn’t ranking.

Nola

• Name meaning: White shoulder. Also the nickname of New Orleans. Surprisingly, this name was fairly common in the late Victorian era!
• Popularity: #739

Olga

• Name meaning: Blessed or holy.
• Popularity: This O name isn’t ranking.

Prue

• Name meaning: Short for Prudence, meaning good judgment.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Rena

• Name meaning: Joy or melody.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Rhea

• Name meaning: To flow.
• Popularity: #526

Roxy

• Name meaning: Dawn.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Sara

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: Sarah ranks #91 and Sara ranks #189.

Vera

• Name meaning: Faith.
• Popularity: #223

Gender-neutral 4-letter names

These nonbinary four-letter baby names would work for a boy or a girl.

Aden

• Name meaning: Little fire.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #834 for boys.

Related: Middle Names for Aden

Alex or Alix

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: Alex isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #202 for boys. Alix isn’t ranking for either gender.

Related: Middle Names for Alex

Beck

• Name meaning: Small stream.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Dale

• Name meaning: Valley.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Drew

• Name meaning: Strong and manly.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name ranks #761 for girls and #540 for boys.

Ezra

• Name meaning: Help.
• Popularity: This E name ranks #762 for girls and #15 for boys.

Hale

• Name meaning: Hollow dweller.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Kyle

• Name meaning: Narrow.
• Popularity: This K name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #416 for boys.

Lane

• Name meaning: Pathway.
• Popularity: This southern name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #254 for boys.

Noah

• Name meaning: Motion. Or rest.
• Popularity: Noah ranks #640 for girls and #2 for boys. Noa ranks #298 for girls but isn’t ranking for boys.

Rory

• Name meaning: Red king.
• Popularity: #305 (↑30)

Ryan or Rian

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: Ryan ranks #677 for girls and #83 for boys. Rian isn’t ranking for either gender.

Tate

• Name meaning: Cheerful.
• Popularity: This short name ranks #197 for boys and isn’t ranking for girls.

Yael

• Name meaning: A type of desert-dwelling goat. To ascend.
• Popularity: This Y name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #776 for boys.

Yani

• Name meaning: God is gracious. He answers.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Unique 4-letter girl names ending in ‘a’

These names ending in a are a little different!

Bria

• Name meaning: Hill or noble.
• Popularity: #910

Ilsa

• Name meaning: Pledged to God.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Kaya

• Name meaning: Eldest sister or wealthy.
• Popularity: This 2-syllable name isn’t ranking.

Kira

• Name meaning: Throne.
• Popularity: #430

Lara

• Name meaning: Fortress.
• Popularity: #732

Lyra

• Name meaning: Lyre harp.
• Popularity: #481

Mira

• Name meaning: Wonderful, peaceful, prosperous.
• Popularity: #411

Myra

• Name meaning: Beloved or admirable.
• Popularity: #556

Nala

• Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
• Popularity: #846

Nara

• Name meaning: Happy.
• Popularity: This N name isn’t ranking.

Nava

• Name meaning: Pleasant or beautiful.
• Popularity: This name meaning beautiful isn’t ranking.

Nila

• Name meaning: Dark blue.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Niva

• Name meaning: Speech or expression.
• Popularity: This 4-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Nyla

• Name meaning: Winner or champion.
• Popularity: Nyla ranks #250 and Nylah ranks #382.

Orla

• Name meaning: Golden princess.
• Popularity: This royal name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is quite popular in England and Scotland.

Yana

• Name meaning: God is gracious. He answers.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name isn’t ranking.

Zana

• Name meaning: Variation of Jane, which means God is gracious.
• Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking.

Zena

• Name meaning: Welcoming.
• Popularity: This edgy name isn’t ranking.

Zeta

• Name meaning: Letter of the Greek alphabet.
• Popularity: This short baby name isn’t ranking.

Zyla

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: This 4-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

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International & multicultural 4-letter names

These 4-letter girl names have origins from across the globe.

Aiko

• Name meaning: Love child.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Alia

• Name meaning: Exalted, held in high regard.
• Popularity: This Arabic name ranks #555.

Anya

• Name meaning: Inexhaustible grace.
• Popularity: This Slavic/Russian and Indian name ranks #443.

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Devi

• Name meaning: Divine goddess.
• Popularity: This Hindu name isn’t ranking.

Dora

• Name meaning: Divine gift.
• Popularity: This Greek name isn’t ranking.

Enya

• Name meaning: Grain or fire.
• Popularity: This Irish/Celtic name isn’t ranking.

Erin

• Name meaning: Ireland.
• Popularity: This Irish name ranks #658.

Euna

• Name meaning: Silver grace.
• Popularity: This Korean name isn’t ranking.

Gila

• Name meaning: Joy.
• Popularity: This Hebrew name isn’t ranking.

Hana

• Name meaning: Bliss and happiness.
• Popularity: This Arabic name isn’t ranking.

Hera

• Name meaning: Protector. Another name for the goddess Juno.
• Popularity: This Greek girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Inge

• Name meaning: Protected by the Norse god, Ing.
• Popularity: This German name isn’t ranking.

Isha

• Name meaning: Protector.
• Popularity: This Sanskrit/Indian name isn’t ranking.

Jaya

• Name meaning: Victory’s blessing.
• Popularity: This Hindu name isn’t ranking.

Jina

• Name meaning: Truth seeker.
• Popularity: This Korean name isn’t ranking.

Juno

• Name meaning: The Roman goddess of the heavens.
• Popularity: This 4-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Kemi

• Name meaning: God’s care.
• Popularity: This Yoruba name isn’t ranking.

Kiko

• Name meaning: Happy child.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Kiri

• Name meaning: Tree bark.
• Popularity: This Maori name isn’t ranking.

Kumi

• Name meaning: Eternal beauty.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Lada

• Name meaning: Love goddess.
• Popularity: This Slavic name isn’t ranking.

Mako

• Name meaning: Shark power.
• Popularity: This Maori name isn’t ranking.

Mali

• Name meaning: Flower crown.
• Popularity: This Thai name isn’t ranking.

Mari

• Name meaning: Pure truth.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Mika

• Name meaning: Beautiful scent.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Mina

• Name meaning: Beautiful jade.
• Popularity: This Korean/Persian name ranks #585.

Napa

• Name meaning: Forest dawn.
• Popularity: This Thai name isn’t ranking.

Naya

• Name meaning: Bright. Purpose.
• Popularity: This Arabic and Indian name ranks #825.

Neha

• Name meaning: Pure love.
• Popularity: This Indian name isn’t ranking.

Nira or Nyra

• Name meaning: Light. Symbolic name given to girls born on TuB’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees.
• Popularity: The Hebrew name Nira isn’t ranking but Nyra ranks #976.

Noor

• Name meaning: Divine light.
• Popularity: This Arabic name ranks #792

Piya

• Name meaning: Beloved one.
• Popularity: This Hindu name isn’t ranking.

Pria

• Name meaning: Agreeable or beloved.
• Popularity: This Sanskrit/Indian name isn’t ranking.

Raha

• Name meaning: Peaceful rest.
• Popularity: This Arabic name isn’t ranking.

Riko

• Name meaning: Truth child.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Riya

• Name meaning: Sweet singer.
• Popularity: This Hindu name isn’t ranking.

Saki

• Name meaning: Blossom hope.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Sana

• Name meaning: Radiant praise.
• Popularity: This Arabic name isn’t ranking.

Sita

• Name meaning: Furrow goddess.
• Popularity: This Hindu name isn’t ranking.

Sora

• Name meaning: Heavenly sky.
• Popularity: This Korean name isn’t ranking.

Suda

• Name meaning: Pure virtue.
• Popularity: This Thai name isn’t ranking.

Vada

• Name meaning: Knowledge. Ruler. Fried snacks. Rose.
• Popularity: This Sanskrit/Hindi or Hebrew name ranks #830.

Xena

• Name meaning: Hospitable stranger.
• Popularity: This Greek name isn’t ranking.

Yara

• Name meaning: Small butterfly.
• Popularity: This Persian name ranks #613.

Yuki

• Name meaning: Snow blessing.
• Popularity: This Japanese name isn’t ranking.

Zada

• Name meaning: Fortunate.
• Popularity: This Arabic name isn’t ranking.

Zora

• Name meaning: Dawn light.
• Popularity: This Slavic name ranks #863

Zoya

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: This Russian/Slavic name ranks #854.

One-syllable 4-letter names that make great middle names

These four-letter girl names have only one syllable which makes them versatile middle names.

Dove

• Name meaning: Bird of peace.
• Popularity: This great hippie name isn’t ranking.

Elle

• Name meaning: She.
• Popularity: #441

Hart

• Name meaning: Brave.
• Popularity: This 4-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Hope

• Name meaning: Expectations.
• Popularity: #302

Lace

• Name meaning: Fine fabric knit in a pattern.
• Popularity: This short baby name isn’t ranking.

Page

• Name meaning: Helper.
• Popularity: Paige ranks #354 and Page isn’t ranking.

Roux

• Name meaning: Reddish brown.
• Popularity: This unusual name isn’t ranking.

Vale

• Name meaning: Valley.
• Popularity: This V name isn’t ranking.

Four-letter names past their prime

Most of these 4-letter girl names peaked in popularity in previous decades and, while definitely still usable, may feel less fresh than other options.

👉🏼 Jump ahead to the next section to view 2025 predictions!

Dana

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: #970

Dani

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: #779

Dior

• Name meaning: Golden.
• Popularity: #730

Kori

• Name meaning: From the hollow.
• Popularity: #808

Mary

• Name meaning: Bitter.
• Popularity: #135

Here are more 4-letter girl names that aren’t ranking right now:

Will any 4-letter girl names go viral in 2025?

Yes, it certainly looks that way!

There are six stand-out names poised to truly go viral — and 9 additional names on track for significant growth.

Halo

Of all 4-letter girl names, Halo shows the strongest viral momentum, with a remarkable 41% improvement in ranking since 2019 (from #964 to #567).

The H name’s acceleration was particularly noteworthy in 2023, jumping 203 spots from #770 to #567 in a single year.

Given to 520 baby girls in 2023 (and notably, about 120 boys), Halo has seen its highest usage ever, marking a 397% increase in total usage since 2019.

High-profile celebrity choices are amplifying visibility: Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott chose it in late 2022, followed by actress Halle Bailey in late 2023.

The data suggests Halo could realistically reach the top 300 by 2025 if it maintains its current momentum of roughly 25% rank improvement per year.

Indy

Indy is showing all the signs of becoming the second breakout hit among 4-letter girl names.

After first appearing on the Social Security Administration’s top 1000 list, the I name has demonstrated explosive growth, jumping 118 spots from #1036 in 2022 to #918 in 2023.

The name got a fresh boost when Big Brother star Christie Murphy chose it for one of her twins in January 2024, signaling its transition from adventurous nickname to standalone given name.

The June 2025 release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle video game will likely boost the name’s visibility without limiting its feminine appeal.

With its spunky sound, unisex flexibility, and that trending ‘Y’ ending seen in popular names like Ivory (#520) and Indy’s cousin name Indie (#579), all signs point to this name making major moves in 2025.

Navy

Navy has demonstrated explosive growth since first appearing in the U.S. top 1000 in 2019 at #813, climbing 450 spots to reach #363 in 2023.

Its most recent jump was particularly dramatic – rising 120 spots from #483 to #363 in a single year (2022-2023), representing a 25% improvement in ranking.

The N name gained initial visibility when country star Jason Aldean chose it for his daughter Navy Rome in 2019, coinciding with its debut in the rankings.

The name’s success taps into multiple current trends: color names (like Sage and Scarlett), maritime themes (like Ocean and River), and the coveted ‘v’ sound shared with rising names like Ivy and Nova.

Aura

This luminous 4-letter name jumped an amazing 80 spots in 2023 (from #1040 to #960).

It follows the blueprint of recent success stories like Aurora (#22) and Aria (#24): short, ends in ‘a’, and carries an ethereal meaning.

The A name‘s striking upward trajectory in England & Wales (where it rose to #583 in 2023) suggests we might see similar explosive growth in the U.S.

Parents are increasingly drawn to names with spiritual and mystical connections, and Aura – meaning “glowing light” or “atmosphere” – delivers this in spades.

 Ayra

After jumping an impressive 97 spots in 2023 (from #1041 to #944), Ayra is showing all the classic signs of a name about to go viral.

The 4-letter girl name hits the sweet spot between familiar and fresh – it feels like a creative twist on popular names like Aria (#24) and Arya (#139), while maintaining its own distinct identity.

What makes Ayra particularly interesting is its perfect positioning. At #944, it’s right in that golden zone where viral names often begin their meteoric rise.

(For reference, that’s similar to where Nova was when it began its incredible journey to the top 35.)

Leia

Leia is rapidly rising as well, climbing to #211 in 2023 – its highest rank since entering the charts.

The L name’s trajectory is particularly impressive: a 45-spot jump in 2023 alone.

The upcoming Star Wars: New Jedi Order series in 2025 will feature Princess Leia through legacy footage, likely giving this already-rising 4-letter name extra momentum.

Leia hits the sweet spot of being both recognizable and rare – given to just 0.081% of baby girls in 2023, while enjoying international appeal with a #28 ranking in Sweden.

Most tellingly, its yearly gains are accelerating rather than slowing – a pattern often seen in names just before they explode in popularity.

Additional four-letter girl names poised for growth

While not quite as explosive as the six above, the following ten 4-letter girl names are likely to rise in popularity in 2025.

Alma shows particularly compelling potential, with a 20-spot improvement in the competitive top 500 range and current #3 ranking in Sweden and #4 in Denmark. Its pattern mirrors Luna’s international success before US explosion.

Eden stands out for achieving rare momentum in the top 100 – jumping 40 spots to reach #77 while already highly ranked. This kind of movement at such a competitive ranking suggests unusual potential.

Kaia benefits from sustained celebrity influence through model Kaia Gerber and strong international performance, though its #186 ranking may limit explosive growth potential.

Opal represents the intersection of multiple trends: nature names, vintage revival, and the growing popularity of gemstone names like Ruby (#67).

Evie, currently #265, shows a pattern similar to Luna before its explosion, ranking in the top 25 in multiple countries. Its Disney connection through Descendants adds cultural relevance.

Iyla (#601) benefits from its connection to popular Isla but lacks major catalysts for viral growth. However, its position and sound pattern suggest steady improvement ahead.

Wren continues to ride the nature name trend but may be limited by its single-syllable structure, unlike the preferred two-syllable pattern of most viral girl names.

Veda, while benefiting from spiritual connections and vintage style, shows more moderate growth indicators compared to the top performers.

The strongest potential lies with names that combine multiple trends – particularly those 4-letter girl names that are showing international success and clear cultural catalysts.

Middle names for 4-letter first names

Short first names tend to work really well with longer middle names.

Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a first name with just 4 letters.

• Aden Jade
• Alex Belle
• Alia Lennon
• Alma Josephine
• Anna Evelyn
• Anya Marie
• Aria Jade
• Ayla London
• Bari Sophia

• Beck Avery
• Bria Isadora
• Brie Lennox
• Bryn Abigail
• Cali Lavender
• Cleo Paisley
• Cora Blakely
• Cove Emmeline
• Dale Arabella

• Dana Emersyn
• Dani Rylan
• Dara Madison
• Dawn Phoenix
• Demi Noelle
• Desi Merida
• Dori Adeline
• Dove Elowyn
• Drew Blakely

• Eden Summer
• Ella Hadley
• Elle Mackenzie
• Elsa Marie
• Emmy Claire
• Enya Tazara
• Erin Harlow
• Esme Juliana
• Etta Hazel

• Evie Blake
• Ezra Reese
• Fawn Mariella
• Faye Mirabella
• Gaia Rayne
• Gari Penelope
• Gila Marin
• Gwen Avery
• Hale Riley

• Halo Mazie
• Hana Noelle
• Hani Alexia
• Hart Blakely
• Hera Madeline
• Hope Teagan
• Idra Madelyn
• Ilsa Annabelle
• Iris Blakely

• Irma Daisy
• Isha Willow
• Isla Phoenix
• Jada Reverie
• Jade Alexandra
• Jane Fiona
• Jazz Avery
• June Magnolia
• Juno Emory

• Kaia Lacey
• Kali Madison
• Kara Mackenzie
• Kate Elizabeth
• Kaya Valentina
• Kira Everly
• Kora Hazel
• Kori Beckett
• Kyla Madison

• Kyle Audrey
• Lace Addilyn
• Lake Hadley
• Lana Skylar
• Lane Everly
• Lani Paisley
• Lara Madelyn
• Lark Addilyn
• Leah Emerald
• Leia Harper
• Lena Olive

• Leva Emery
• Lexi Rylan
• Lily Charlotte
• Lina Aurora
• Lola Clementine
• Lucy Harlow
• Luna Mirabella
• Lyla Everleigh
• Lyra Emerald
• Maci Victoria
• Mara Grace
• Maya Lennox
• Mila Lavender

• Mina Palmer
• Mira Haley
• Myla Paige
• Myra Paige
• Nala Avery
• Nara Emerald
• Nash Sutton
• Nava Marley
• Navi Sloane

• Navy Brooke
• Naya Aubrey
• Neva Shiloh
• Nila Phoenix
• Nina Adeline
• Nira Remington
• Niva Palmer
• Noah Alexandria
• Nola Reese
• Noor Ariella

• Nora Piper
• Nori Juliet
• Nova Brooke
• Novi Makayla
• Nyla Mackenzie
• Olga Charlotte
• Onyx Juliet
• Opal Scarlett
• Orla Sophie
• Orly Blake
• Page Harley
• Pari Ophelia
• Peri Sophia

• Posy Reese
• Pria Rose
• Prim Everleigh
• Prue Harriet
• Rain Sienna
• Raya Brinley
• Reba Oakley
• Remi Brooke
• Reva Aubrey
• Romy Madeleine

• Rory Violet
• Rose Penelope
• Roux Sophia
• Roxy Arabella
• Ruby Viviana
• Ruth Lillian
• Ryan Isabella
• Sage Lilianna
• Sara Madison

• Shay Meadow
• Skye Mirabelle
• Suki Parker
• Suri Lennon
• Tali Jules
• Tara Mackenzie
• Tovi Sloane
• Vada Blair
• Vale Magnolia
• Veda Madison
• Vela Raquel
• Vera Everleigh

• Wren Magnolia
• Yael Phoenix
• Yana Embry
• Yani Mae
• Yara Hailey
• Yari Abigail
• Yosi Hannah
• Yuri Lennox
• Zana Marley
• Zara Phoenix
• Zena Olivia
• Zeta Marin

• Zion Indigo
• Zoey Addilyn
• Zori Madeline
• Zoya Violet
• Zuri Madison
• Zyla Everleigh
• Zyra Mackenzie

Trend Analysis of 4-Letter Girl Names

Four-letter girl names currently account for 102 spots in the U.S. top 1000, which is 10.2% of all ranked names.

Interestingly, beyond the 19 baby names in the top 100, there’s a steady presence throughout all ranking tiers, suggesting sustained appeal rather than clustering at any particular popularity level.

Liquid consonants (L and R) are dominating the rankings of 4-letter girl names. This is evident in top choices like Luna (#10), Lily (#20), Lyla (#98), and Remi (#127), and continues through rising names like Leia, Lana, and Rory.

The cultural diversity of these names is striking. From Luna (Latin) to Mila (Slavic), Isla (Scottish), Leah (Hebrew), Iris (Greek), and Aria (Italian/Sanskrit), it’s clear that international influences are shaping American naming preferences.

While some 4-letter names historically served as nicknames – like Ella (for Eleanor/Isabella), Mila (for Ludmila/Camila), Lucy (for Lucinda), and Rose (for Rosalie/Rosemary) – modern parents are increasingly choosing these shorter forms as standalone given names.

This trend toward brevity pairs with a rise in gender-neutral options, as names like Navy, Wren, Remi, and Drew gain popularity for girls while maintaining their unisex appeal.

Nature themes run strong through the rankings, with names referencing flowers (Rose, Iris), birds (Wren), and other natural elements performing well.

Names with celestial and spiritual connections are gaining momentum, from established choices like Luna and Nova to rising options like Aura.

Recent ranking changes reveal dramatic shifts in preference, suggesting an increasing appetite for fresh, distinctive 4-letter choices. Ivey made one of the largest jumps of any 4-letter name in 2023, climbing 437 spots to #851. Halo showed similar momentum, surging 203 positions to #567, while Indy rose 118 spots to #918.

Looking ahead to the rest of 2025, several clear trajectories emerge:

The “vintage minimal” trend appears ready for expansion, with names like Ruth and Jane positioned for renewed interest.

Names incorporating trending sounds, like the long ‘a’ in Raya and Kaia, show strong potential for growth.

These patterns, combined with the dramatic rises of names like Halo and Ivey, suggest that 4-letter girl names will continue to be a powerful force in American naming, offering parents the perfect balance of brevity, meaning, and style in 2025 and beyond.

The source for popularity data is SSN.

This article was originally published on Jan 17, 2022 and was updated on Feb 7, 2025.

4-Letter Girl Names 2025