AHEAD: The ultimate list of girls’ names with 5 letters.

If you’re looking for short girls’ names, you’re in the right place!

Below, I’ve rounded up every single 5-letter name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

I’ve also included each name’s meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.

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Are you ready? Let’s go check out this mega-list of 5-letter girl names!

Popular 5-letter girl names

All of these short girls’ names are ranking in the top 50, according to data from the SSA.

Avery or Averi

• Name meaning: Elf king.
• Popularity: Avery ranks #19, Averie is #426, and Averi is #768. Avery is #212 for boys.

Chloe or Khloe

• Name meaning: Plant sprout.
• Popularity: Chloe ranks #27 and Khloe is #160.

Ellie

• Name meaning: Shining one.
• Popularity: #29

Emily or Emely

• Name meaning: Rival or to excel.
• Popularity: Emily ranks #18 and Emely is #522.

Grace

• Name meaning: Goodness.
• Popularity: Grace ranks #28 and Gracie ranks #209.

Hazel

• Name meaning: Of the Hazelnut tree.
• Popularity: #31

Layla or Leila or Laila

• Name meaning: Night or dark.
• Popularity: Layla ranks #24, Leila is #205, and Laila is #225.

Riley or Rylee or Rylie

• Name meaning: Wood clearing.
• Popularity: Riley ranks #33, Rylee is #102, Ryleigh is #159, and Rylie is #355. For boys, Riley ranks #258.

Sofia

• Name meaning: Wisdom.
• Popularity: Sophia ranks #5 and Sofia ranks #17.

If you like these 5-letter girl names you’ll also like this list of modern names or these middle names for Avery.

Cool 5-letter girl names

These 5-letter girl names aren’t as popular as those in the first batch but are all ranking in the top 200.

Alaia or Alaya

• Name meaning: Joyful.
• Popularity: Alaia ranks #120, Alayah is #283, Alaya is #339, and Alaiya is #774.

Alice

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #76

Amaya or Amaia

• Name meaning: The end; pleasant place.
• Popularity: Amaya ranks #140, Amaia ranks #561, and Amayah ranks #929.

Amara

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: #142

Bella

• Name meaning: Beautiful.
• Popularity: #64

Clara

• Name meaning: Clear and bright.
• Popularity: #103

Elena

• Name meaning: Shining light.
• Popularity: Elena ranks #55 and Elaina is #249.

Eliza or Elisa

• Name meaning: Pledged to God.
• Popularity: Eliza ranks #115 and Elisa is #511.

Ember

• Name meaning: Spark.
• Popularity: #187

Emery or Emory

• Name meaning: Brave or industrious.
• Popularity: Emery ranks #89, Emory ranks #444, and Emerie ranks #598.

Josie

• Name meaning: Jehovah increases.
• Popularity: #134

Julia

• Name meaning: Youthful.
• Popularity: #107

Kylie

• Name meaning: Boomerang or graceful.
• Popularity: #132

Lydia

• Name meaning: Beautiful one.
• Popularity: #96

Naomi or Noemi or Nyomi

• Name meaning: Pleasantness.
• Popularity: Naomi ranks #52, Noemi ranks #781, and Nyomi ranks #970.

Norah

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: Nora ranks #30 and Norah ranks #151.

Piper

• Name meaning: Flute player.
• Popularity: #91

Reese

• Name meaning: Fiery.
• Popularity: This one-syllable name ranks #144 for girls and #731 for boys.

Quinn

• Name meaning: Descendant of Conn.
• Popularity: This unique name ranks #85 for girls and #440 for boys.

Sadie

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: #78

If you like these five-letter baby names for girls you might also like this list of middle names for Piper or these middle names for Reese.

Earthy 5-letter girl names

There are many dozens of nature names with just five letters. As such, I’ve broken them down into categories.

First, we’ll take a look at some pretty baby names related to the earth.

Amber

• Name meaning: Fossil resin.
• Popularity: #513

Blair

• Name meaning: Field or plain.
• Popularity: Blair ranks #333 and Blaire ranks #669.

Brynn

• Name meaning: Hill.
• Popularity: #332

Embry

• Name meaning: Flat-topped hill.
• Popularity: This E name isn’t ranking.

Gemma or Jemma

• Name meaning: Precious stone.
• Popularity: Gemma ranks #207 and Jemma is #583.

Giada

• Name meaning: Italian for Jade.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name hasn’t ranked since 2013.

Haley

• Name meaning: Hay meadow.
• Popularity: Hailey ranks #81, Haley ranks #517, and Hayley ranks #674.

Haden

• Name meaning: Heather or hay valley.
• Popularity: Hayden ranks #294 for girls and #177 for boys. Haden is not ranking for either gender.

Jayda

• Name meaning: Jade stone or ‘he knows’.
• Popularity: Jada ranks #546 and Jayda is #631.

Jadie

• Name meaning: Green stone.
• Popularity: This adorable two-syllable girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Jewel

• Name meaning: Precious stone.
• Popularity: This pretty 5-letter baby name hasn’t ranked since 2019.

Macie

• Name meaning: Hill.
• Popularity: Maci ranks #455, Macie ranks #532, and Macy ranks #618.

Siena

• Name meaning: Orange-red. An earthy substance used as a pigment.
• Popularity: Sienna ranks #166 and Siena is #634.

Taryn or Teryn

• Name meaning: Rocky hill.
• Popularity: Taryn hasn’t ranked since 2014. Teryn isn’t ranking.

Terra

• Name meaning: Earth.
• Popularity: This T name isn’t ranking.

Topaz

• Name meaning: Birthstone for the month of December.
• Popularity: This cool baby name hasn’t ranked since 2019.

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Botanical 5-letter girl names

Are you ready for more five-letter names with nature meanings? These names are inspired by plants and flowers.

Aster

• Name meaning: A daisy-like flower.
• Popularity: This A name isn’t ranking.

Briar

• Name meaning: A thorny plant (such as roses and blackberries) with prickly stems.
• Popularity: #563

Daisy

• Name meaning: Flower.
• Popularity: #143

Fiora

• Name meaning: Little flower.
• Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking.

Flora

• Name meaning: Flowers or plants.
• Popularity: #932

Holly

• Name meaning: Holly bushes are known for their red berries and their spiny evergreen leaves.
• Popularity: #481

Lilac

• Name meaning: Fragrant purple flower that blooms in spring.
• Popularity: This L name isn’t ranking.

Poppy

• Name meaning: Red flower.
• Popularity: #462

Posie

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

Rosie

• Name meaning: Flower.
• Popularity: Rose ranks #113 and Rosie is #470.

Saige

• Name meaning: Grayish green herb.
• Popularity: Sage ranks #223 and Saige is #595.

Tansy

• Name meaning: Yellow, button-like flowers on a reddish stem.
• Popularity: This unique 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Zahra

• Name meaning: Radiance, blooming flower, or God remembers.
• Popularity: Zara ranks #215 and Zahra is #589.

Zaria

• Name meaning: Radiance, blooming flower, or God remembers.
• Popularity: Zariah ranks #460, Zariyah is #697, and Zaria is #861.

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Tree-inspired 5-letter girl names

All of these pretty 5-letter names have meanings related to trees.

Alani

• Name meaning: Orange tree. Fragrant.
• Popularity: #221

Arden

• Name meaning: Great forest.
• Popularity: This 5-letter nature name hasn’t ranked since 2019.

Aspen or Aspyn

• Name meaning: Tree with heart-shaped leaves. A ski resort town in Colorado.
• Popularity: Aspen ranks #224 and Aspyn is #901.

Ilana

• Name meaning: Tree in Hebrew.
• Popularity: This pretty I name is not in the top 1000.

Maple

• Name meaning: Large trees known for their beautiful autumn colors.
• Popularity: This cute M name is not ranking.

Olive

• Name meaning: Fruit of an olive tree.
• Popularity: #197

Rowan

• Name meaning: Reddish-brown tree known for its scarlet berries and mystical history.
• Popularity: This badass name ranks #255 for females and #113 for males.

Tamar

• Name meaning: Date palm tree.
• Popularity: This nature name isn’t ranking.

If you like these 5-letter girl names check out this full list of tree names for girls.

Water-inspired 5-letter girl names

All of these short girls’ names have meanings related to the ocean, the coast, rivers, and lakes.

Capri

• Name meaning: Italian island.
• Popularity: #685

Galia

• Name meaning: “Born in waves.” Also the name of a cantaloupe melon.
• Popularity: This G name is not in the top 1000.

Layke

• Name meaning: Body of water.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Maren

• Name meaning: Sea.
• Popularity: #438

Marni

• Name meaning: From the sea.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Meryl

• Name meaning: Of the bright sea.
• Popularity: This Streep-inspired name is not currently popular.

Myrla

• Name meaning: Black bird or shining sea.
• Popularity: This MAFS-reminiscent name isn’t ranking.

Norie

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

Ocean

• Name meaning: Body of water.
• Popularity: This O name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #800 for boys.

River

• Name meaning: Stream of water.
• Popularity: #186

Rylan

• Name meaning: Island meadow or rye land.
• Popularity: This R name ranks #870 for girls and #327 for boys.

Tully

• Name meaning: Short for Tallulah, meaning leaping water.
• Popularity: This unique name isn’t ranking.

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Sky-inspired 5-letter girl names

All of these 5-letter names for girls have meanings related to the sun, light, the sky, and the weather.

Alina or Alena or Elina

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: Alina ranks #170, Alena ranks #679, Aleena is #597, and Elina is #971.

Ariah or Ariya or Aarya

• Name meaning: Air or melody.
• Popularity: Aria ranks #26. Arya is #112, Ariyah is #379, Ariah is #401, Ariya is #579, and Aarya is #989.

Blake

• Name meaning: Bright and shining.
• Popularity: #219

Clare

• Name meaning: Clear or bright.
• Popularity: Claire ranks #57 and Clare ranks #823.

Elara

• Name meaning: The 8th largest moon of Jupiter.
• Popularity: This 5-letter space name is not ranking.

Indra

• Name meaning: Possessing drops of rain.
• Popularity: This boho baby name ending in A isn’t ranking.

Kiara

• Name meaning: Bright or clear.
• Popularity: #308

Lucia

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: #163

Mazie

• Name meaning: Child of light.
• Popularity: This friendly short name isn’t ranking.

Novah

• Name meaning: New. A star that suddenly and dramatically increases in brightness and then slowly returns to its original state.
• Popularity: Nova ranks #38 and Novah ranks #569.

Rayne

• Name meaning: Precipitation.
• Popularity: #775

Robin

• Name meaning: Bright and shining.
• Popularity: #904

Sunny

• Name meaning: Sunshine. Cheerful temperament.
• Popularity: Sunny ranks #696 for girls. (Sonny with an O ranks #536 for boys).

Zyrah

• Name meaning: Dawn or messenger.
• Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking.

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Animal-inspired 5-letter girl names

All of these 5-letter names for girls have meanings related to animals!

Ariel

• Name meaning: Lion.
• Popularity: Ariel ranks #200 and Arielle is #346.

Avian

• Name meaning: Bird-like.
• Popularity: This three-syllable name isn’t ranking.

Finch

• Name meaning: A colorful bird. Also means to swindle, but focus on the first meaning. 😉
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Ivory

• Name meaning: White color. Substance composing the tusks of elephants, walruses, and narwhals.
• Popularity: #599

Leona

• Name meaning: Lion.
• Popularity: #482

Mavis

• Name meaning: Songbird.
• Popularity: #841

Meena

• Name meaning: A bird or blue semi-precious stone.
• Popularity: This unique baby name isn’t popular in the U.S.

Nessa

• Name meaning: Butterfly or pure.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Raven

• Name meaning: Black bird.
• Popularity: #418

Sable

• Name meaning: A mammal in the weasel family. The color black.
• Popularity: This rare S name is not ranking.

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5-letter gender-neutral names

All of these five-letter names would work for a boy or a girl.

Casey or Kasey or Kacie

• Name meaning: Vigilant.
• Popularity: Casey hasn’t ranked for girls since 2019 but ranks #521 for boys. Kasey and Kacie haven’t ranked for girls since 2003.

Colby

• Name meaning: From the coal village.
• Popularity: This cute C name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #617 for boys.

Darcy

• Name meaning: Dark one.
• Popularity: This D name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Daryl

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Devon or Devyn

• Name meaning: County in South West England.
• Popularity: Devon hasn’t ranked for girls since 2005 but ranks #672 for boys. Devyn last ranked for girls in 2013.

Dylan

• Name meaning: Child of the sea.
• Popularity: This cool name ranks #496 for girls and #43 for boys.

Ellis

• Name meaning: Benevolent.
• Popularity: This baby name ranks #623 for girls and #325 for boys.

Hayes

• Name meaning: Brushwood.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for girls but is #245 for boys.

Jaden

• Name meaning: God has heard.
• Popularity: Jaden hasn’t ranked for girls since 2018. It currently ranks #293 for boys.

Jules

• Name meaning: Youthful.
• Popularity: This traditionally French boys’ name is not ranking for girls or boys in the U.S.

Layne

• Name meaning: Pathway.
• Popularity: Layne ranks #920 for girls. For boys, Lane ranks #256 and Layne is #668.

Leigh

• Name meaning: Delicate.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name is not currently ranking.

Reign

• Name meaning: Rule or sovereign.
• Popularity: This regal name ranks #356 for girls and #643 for boys.

Rhett

• Name meaning: Advice.
• Popularity: This baby name ranks #159 for boys but isn’t ranking for girls.

Ryann

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: For girls, Ryan ranks #450, Ryann is #779, and Rian is not ranking. For boys, Ryan ranks #57.

Ryder

• Name meaning: Horseperson.
• Popularity: Ryder isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #108 for boys.

Scout

• Name meaning: Explorer.
• Popularity: #874

Soren

• Name meaning: Stern or severe.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name is not ranking for girls but ranks #510 for boys.

Tatum

• Name meaning: Bringer of joy. Tata’s homestead.
• Popularity: This neutral name ranks #343 for girls and #493 for boys.

Yasha

• Name meaning: Supplanter.
• Popularity: This traditionally male Y name isn’t ranking.

Yoshi

• Name meaning: Good luck. Righteous. Respectful.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Ziggy

• Name meaning: Victory.
• Popularity: This unisex name isn’t ranking for either gender.

If you like these gender-neutral 5-letter names you’ll also like this list of nonbinary names.

Regal 5-letter girl names

With meanings related to nobility, all of these beautiful short names are fit for a princess!

Adara

• Name meaning: Noble or virgin.
• Popularity: This elegant name is not in the top 1000.

Addie

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: This cute 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Adele

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #790

Allie

• Name meaning: Noble or defender.
• Popularity: #429

Amira

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: Amira ranks #284 and Amirah is #545.

Audra

• Name meaning: Noble strength.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Della

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #916

Freya

• Name meaning: Lady. Noble person. A goddess associated with love, beauty, war and death.
• Popularity: Freya ranks #179 and Freyja is #958.

Halle

• Name meaning: Little rock or estate ruler.
• Popularity: Hallie ranks #374 and Halle ranks #858.

Heidi

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #381

Janie

• Name meaning: Noble or gracious.
• Popularity: This J name hasn’t ranked since 2002. (Jane ranks #265).

Rayna or Reyna or Reina

• Name meaning: Queen.
• Popularity: Rayna ranks #702, Reyna ranks #594, and Reina ranks #590.

Sarai

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: #472

Tiana

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: #694

Tiara

• Name meaning: Crown.
• Popularity: This girls’ name hasn’t been ranked since 2009.

If you like these noble 5-letter names you might also like this list of elegant girl names.

Spiritual 5-letter girl names

These 5-letter girl names are perfect for families of faith.

Adley

• Name meaning: God is fair.
• Popularity: #538

Alora or Elora

• Name meaning: Many possible meanings such as God is my light, dreamer, beautiful dream, bay tree, ‘so what’.
• Popularity: Alora ranks #601 and Elora is #635.

Amani

• Name meaning: Faith or wish.
• Popularity: #660

Anaya or Aniya

• Name meaning: Many possible meanings such as God has answered, look up to God, care, concern, freedom, misfortune, adversity.
• Popularity: Anaya ranks #382, Aniyah ranks #311, and Aniya is #871.

Celia

• Name meaning: Heavenly.
• Popularity: #784

Chana

• Name meaning: God has favored me.
• Popularity: #798

Dayna or Danna

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: Dana ranks #948, Dayna isn’t ranking, and Danna ranks #488.

Faith

• Name meaning: Devotion.
• Popularity: #136

Giana

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: Gianna ranks #12 and Giana is #868.

Helga

• Name meaning: Holy or sacred.
• Popularity: This spiritual name for girls is not in the top 1000.

Imani or Emani

• Name meaning: Faith or belief.
• Popularity: Imani ranks #523 and Emani is #978.

Talia

• Name meaning: Dew from heaven.
• Popularity: Talia ranks #337 and Thalia is #803.

Taryn

• Name meaning: God has heard.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name hasn’t ranked since 2014.

Teddi or Teddy

• Name meaning: Gift of God.
• Popularity: This cute name isn’t ranking.

Tobyn

• Name meaning: God is good.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

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Vintage 5-letter girl names

All of these baby names evoke the magic of another era.

Agnes

• Name meaning: Pure.
• Popularity: This baby girl name is not in the top 1000 right now.

Annie

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: #288

Edith

• Name meaning: Prosperous in war.
• Popularity: #473

Effie

• Name meaning: Pleasant speech.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Elsie

• Name meaning: Pledged to God.
• Popularity: #814

Frida

• Name meaning: Peace.
• Popularity: #889

Gilda

• Name meaning: Golden.
• Popularity: This old-fashioned girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Greta

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: #743

Hilda

• Name meaning: Battle or hiding.
• Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking in the U.S.

Lucie

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: Lucy ranks #49 and Lucie isn’t ranking.

Mabel

• Name meaning: Lovable.
• Popularity: #427

Maeve

• Name meaning: She who intoxicates.
• Popularity: #173

Margo

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: Margot ranks #234 and Margo ranks #760.

Mercy

• Name meaning: Compassion.
• Popularity: #814

Molly

• Name meaning: Rebellious.
• Popularity: Molly ranks #174 and Mollie is not ranking.

Nelly

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: Nellie ranks #837 and Nelly isn’t ranking.

Pearl

• Name meaning: Gem.
• Popularity: #773

Penny

• Name meaning: Weaver.
• Popularity: #727

Willa

• Name meaning: With gilded helmet, will, desire, protection.
• Popularity: #349

If you like these vintage 5-letter girl names you might also like this list of Victorian names.

Strong 5-letter girl names

These 5-letter names for girls have meanings related to strength, bravery, and prosperity.

Aisha

• Name meaning: Alive and well; prosperous.
• Popularity: #533

Amari

• Name meaning: Strength or eternal. (True meaning unknown.)
• Popularity: #334

Millie

• Name meaning: Having strength or being industrious.
• Popularity: Millie ranks #190 and Milly isn’t ranking.

Mylah

• Name meaning: Soldier or merciful.
• Popularity: Myla ranks #277 and Mylah ranks #745.

Nilsa

• Name meaning: Winner or champion.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t currently popular.

Nylah

• Name meaning: Winner or champion.
• Popularity: Nyla ranks #248 and Nylah ranks #403.

Sasha

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #605

Sloan

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: Sloane ranks #181 and Sloan is #663.

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Unique 5-letter girl names

These baby names are unique but not obscure—all of them are ranking in the top 1000.

Anahi

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings such as immortal, flower-like beauty, one who answers, speaker.
• Popularity: #626

Anais

• Name meaning: Variant of Anna, which means grace.
• Popularity: #912

Anika

• Name meaning: Graceful. Sweet-faced.
• Popularity: Anika ranks #753 and Annika is #835.

Chaya

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: #676

Dulce

• Name meaning: Sweet.
• Popularity: #735

Egypt

• Name meaning: Country.
• Popularity: #931

Indie

• Name meaning: Short for India (country) or Indigo (dye).
• Popularity: #736

Jayla

• Name meaning: To ascend.
• Popularity: Jayla ranks #301 and Jaylah is #732.

Miley

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: #740

Salem

• Name meaning: Peace or safety.
• Popularity: #607

Selah

• Name meaning: To praise. To stop and reflect.
• Popularity: #428

Sevyn

• Name meaning: Number seven.
• Popularity: #761

Zelda

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings including blessed, happy, dark battle, strong woman, and gray fighting maid.
• Popularity: #559

Zhuri

• Name meaning: Good + beautiful.
• Popularity: Zuri ranks #236 and Zhuri is #991.

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Timeless 5-letter girl names

All of these 5-letter girl names have been around for a while and have stood the test of time.

Alana

• Name meaning: Cheerful.
• Popularity: Alana ranks #206 and Alanna ranks #560.

April

• Name meaning: The fourth month.
• Popularity: #521

Becca

• Name meaning: To bind or tie.
• Popularity: This cute B name isn’t ranking.

Carly

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: #617

Elise or Elyse

• Name meaning: Abundance.
• Popularity: Elise ranks #212 and Elyse is #718.

Hanna

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: Hannah ranks #39, Hanna ranks #526, and Hana ranks #755.

Jamie

• Name meaning: Supplanter.
• Popularity: #710

Jenna

• Name meaning: White wave.
• Popularity: #548

Julie

• Name meaning: Youthful.
• Popularity: #614

Kayla or Cayla

• Name meaning: Slim and fair.
• Popularity: Kayla ranks #217 and Cayla hasn’t ranked since 2009.

Marie

• Name meaning: Drop of the sea; or beloved.
• Popularity: #619

Megan

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: Megan ranks #638 and Meghan ranks #878.

Nadia

• Name meaning: Hope.
• Popularity: #468

Paige

• Name meaning: Helper.
• Popularity: #273

Sarah

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: Sarah ranks #87 and Sara is #183.

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Dreamy 5-letter girl names

All of these girls’ names are right out of a fairytale—because of their sound, meaning, association—or all of the above!

Amora

• Name meaning: Love.
• Popularity: Amora ranks #363 and Amoura is #828.

Belle

• Name meaning: Beautiful.
• Popularity: #999

Dixie

• Name meaning: Dixie Land is a nickname for the southern U.S.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name hasn’t ranked since 2015.

Dream

• Name meaning: Thoughts and images during sleep. Aspiration and hope.
• Popularity: #407

Fable

• Name meaning: A short story.
• Popularity: This adorable name isn’t ranking.

Fenix

• Name meaning: A variation of Phoenix, a mythical bird that rises from the ashes. The name also means dark red.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking. Phoenix ranks #286 for girls and #238 for boys.

Fiona

• Name meaning: Fair.
• Popularity: #296

Haven

• Name meaning: Safe place.
• Popularity: #310

Honor

• Name meaning: Great respect.
• Popularity: This uncommon name isn’t in the top 1000.

Itzel

• Name meaning: Rainbow lady.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name for girls is not in the top 1000.

Jolie

• Name meaning: Pretty.
• Popularity: #720

Jovie

• Name meaning: Joyful.
• Popularity: #922

Julep

• Name meaning: Rose water.
• Popularity: This fun J name isn’t ranking.

Lacey

• Name meaning: From Lassy.
• Popularity: #717

Lyric

• Name meaning: Words set to music.
• Popularity: #412

Ohana

• Name meaning: Hawaiian word for extended family.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Pixie

• Name meaning: Fairy.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Sansa

• Name meaning: Praise or charm.
• Popularity: This Game of Thrones-reminiscent name is not ranking.

Skyla

• Name meaning: Scholar.
• Popularity: #633

Truly

• Name meaning: Accurate.
• Popularity: This rare name isn’t ranking.

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Rare 5-letter girl names

All of these 5-letter girl names are extremely uncommon. You definitely don’t hear them every day!

Avril

• Name meaning: April in French.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Galen

• Name meaning: Calm or healer.
• Popularity: This rare girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Halia

• Name meaning: Remembrance of a loved one.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Hania

• Name meaning: To be happy. A place to rest.
• Popularity: This uncommon girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Idara

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Idina

• Name meaning: Wealthy.
• Popularity: This unique girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Ilaya

• Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

India

• Name meaning: The second most populous country.
• Popularity: This name hasn’t ranked since 2019.

Keiki

• Name meaning: Hawaiian for “child”.
• Popularity: This K name isn’t ranking.

Letty

• Name meaning: Diminutive of Letitia, meaning joy.
• Popularity: This badass girls’ name isn’t currently ranking.

Marin

• Name meaning: Beautiful place near San Francisco.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Monet

• Name meaning: To be heard. Also an incredible impressionist artist.
• Popularity: This unusual girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Nalia

• Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Navie or Navia

• Name meaning: To name. New.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this name is ranking.

Nayla

• Name meaning: Achiever. I love you.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Neely or Neela

• Name meaning: Horn. Sapphire blue.
• Popularity: Neither version of this name is ranking.

Nubia

• Name meaning: Gold. A region of Africa.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Rebel

• Name meaning: Maverick.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Trina

• Name meaning: Short for Katrina which means pure.
• Popularity: This uncommon name isn’t ranking.

Valli

• Name meaning: Healthy, brave, strong.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Venus

• Name meaning: Roman goddess of love and beauty. The second planet from the sun.
• Popularity: This V name isn’t ranking.

Viola

• Name meaning: An instrument similar to a Violin.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Wylie

• Name meaning: Clever.
• Popularity: This cute W name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Zella

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings including blessed, ‘one who knows the way’, shadow.
• Popularity: This 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Zenia

• Name meaning: Hospitality.
• Popularity: This unique name isn’t ranking.

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More 5-letter girl names

Can you believe how many girls’ names there are with 5 letters? Let’s continue!

Amina

• Name meaning: Trustworthy.
• Popularity: #330

Delia

• Name meaning: Born on the island of Delos.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Emmie

• Name meaning: Whole or universal.
• Popularity: Emmy ranks #516 and Emmie is #613.

Kalin

• Name meaning: Slim and fair.
• Popularity: Kaylin hasn’t ranked since 2019. Kalin isn’t ranking.

Keira

• Name meaning: Little dark one.
• Popularity: #464

Kerri

• Name meaning: Dark and mysterious.
• Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Liana

• Name meaning: To climb like a vine.
• Popularity: Liana ranks #461 and Lyanna ranks #764.

Malia

• Name meaning: Bitter.
• Popularity: Malia ranks #259, Maliyah ranks #463, and Maleah ranks #869.

Milan

• Name meaning: A city in Italy known for fashion.
• Popularity: #642

Tasha

• Name meaning: Willow estate.
• Popularity: #502

Tessa

• Name meaning: One who harvests.
• Popularity: #279

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5-letter girl names that are past their prime

IMHO, these 5-letter girl names have seen better days. I’m including them here for the sake of a complete list. Of course, if you like any of these, forget what I think!

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Final thoughts on choosing a five-letter name for your baby girl

Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list of 5-letter girl names, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.

Whether you prefer a style that’s trendy, nature-inspired, gender-neutral, spiritual, or unique, all of these short baby names are precious choices.

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your daughter!

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