AHEAD: The ultimate list of six-letter names for girls… and which could go viral this year.

If you’re looking for beautiful and meaningful 6-letter girl names, you’re in the right place!

I’ve rounded up every 6-letter name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

Related: 3-Letter Names | 4-Letter Names | 5-Letter Names

Classic names trending in 2025

These timeless 6-letter girl names are climbing the charts right now, each making notable gains since last year.

Goldie

• Name meaning: Gold.
• Popularity: #685 (↑130)

Lainey

• Name meaning: Bright or shining light.
• Popularity: #54 (↑120)

Lenora

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: #763 (↑168)

Lottie

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: #775 (↑175)

Margot

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: #148 (↑45)

Maxine

• Name meaning: Greatest.
• Popularity: #513 (↑102)

Nellie

• Name meaning: Horn, sun ray.
• Popularity: #611 (↑53)

Sylvie

• Name meaning: From the forest.
• Popularity: #425 (↑7)

Thalia

• Name meaning: Dew from heaven.
• Popularity: #570 (↑71)

Modern 5-letter names trending in 2025

These unique contemporary names have been climbing in popularity since last year.

Adhara

• Name meaning: Brilliant star in Canis Major.
• Popularity: #769 (↑812)

Ailany

• Name meaning: A bright and beautiful soul.
• Popularity: #855 (↑199)

Ainara

• Name meaning: Clear and full of energy.
• Popularity: #870 (↑393)

Aitana

• Name meaning: A Spanish mountain range.
• Popularity: #217 (↑110)

Aleyna or Alaina or Elaina or Alayna

• Name meaning: Exalted, noble and bright.
• Popularity: Aleyna ranks #961 (↑266), Alaina ranks #218, Elaina ranks #272, and Alayna ranks #315.

Amoura

• Name meaning: Love.
• Popularity: #633 (↑101)

Arleth

• Name meaning: Between two hills.
• Popularity: #558 (↑77)

Birdie

• Name meaning: Little bird.
• Popularity: #701 (↑100)

Clover

• Name meaning: A four-leafed plant symbolizing good luck.
• Popularity: #675 (↑82)

Elowyn

• Name meaning: Elm tree.
• Popularity: #693 (↑187)

Lilith

• Name meaning: Night creature or monster.
• Popularity: #232 (↑37)

Malani

• Name meaning: Heavenly.
• Popularity: #350 (↑47)

Meadow

• Name meaning: Freely growing grassland.
• Popularity: #352 (↑53)

Miller

• Name meaning: One who grinds grain.
• Popularity: This M name ranks #879 (↑267) for girls and #527 for boys.

Murphy

• Name meaning: Sea warrior.
• Popularity: This water name ranks #519 (↑148) for girls and #896 for boys.

Quincy

• Name meaning: Estate of the fifth child.
• Popularity: This 2-syllable name ranks #977 (↑170) for girls and #676 for boys.

Samara

• Name meaning: A winged seed that falls from a tree.
• Popularity: #258 (↑40)

Shiloh

• Name meaning: Peaceful one.
• Popularity: This hippie name ranks #286 (↑58) for girls and #388 for boys.

Solana

• Name meaning: Sunshine or eastern wind.
• Popularity: #934 (↑170)

Sutton

• Name meaning: Southern settlement.
• Popularity: #205 (↑11)

Popular 6-letter girl names

The primary spellings of these names with six letters are ranked in the top 200.

Adalyn or Adelyn

• Name meaning: Noble one.
• Popularity: Adalyn ranks #195 and Adelyn is #319.

Amelia or Emilia or Emelia

• Name meaning: Work.
• Popularity: Amelia ranks #4, Emilia ranks #42, and Emelia ranks #531.

Related: Middle Names for Amelia

Ariana

• Name meaning: Most holy.
• Popularity: Ariana ranks #96 and Arianna ranks #188.

Athena

• Name meaning: Goddess of wisdom.
• Popularity: #76

Aubrey or Aubree

• Name meaning: Magical being.
• Popularity: Aubrey ranks #101 and Aubree is #296.

Related: Middle Names for Aubrey

Audrey

• Name meaning: Noble strength.
• Popularity: #74

Aurora

• Name meaning: Dawn.
• Popularity: #22

Related: Middle Names for Aurora

Autumn

• Name meaning: Fall season.
• Popularity: #75

Camila

• Name meaning: Religious servant.
• Popularity: #13

Claire

• Name meaning: Clear, bright.
• Popularity: #67

Eliana

• Name meaning: God has answered.
• Popularity: #34

Eloise

• Name meaning: Healthy warrior.
• Popularity: #80

Evelyn

• Name meaning: Wished for child.
• Popularity: #9

Everly

• Name meaning: Brave.
• Popularity: #69

Gianna

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: #21

Hadley or Hadlee

• Name meaning: Heather field.
• Popularity: Hadley ranks #119 and Hadlee is #894.

Related: Middle Names for Hadley

Hailey or Hayley

• Name meaning: Hay meadow.
• Popularity: Hailey ranks #90 and Hayley is #972.

Related: Middle Names for Hailey

Hannah

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: Hannah ranks #48 and Hanna ranks #525.

Related: Middle Names for Hannah

Harper

• Name meaning: Harp player.
• Popularity: #11

Isabel

• Name meaning: Pledged to God.
• Popularity: #7

Melody

• Name meaning: Song.
• Popularity: #103

Olivia

• Name meaning: Olive tree.
• Popularity: #1

Related: Middle Names for Olivia

Reagan or Raegan

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: Reagan ranks #168 and Raegan is #418.

Sloane

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: #151

Related: One-syllable Girl Names

Parker

• Name meaning: Park keeper.
• Popularity: #121

Peyton or Payton

• Name meaning: Fighter’s estate.
• Popularity: Peyton ranks #142 and Payton is #310.

Sienna

• Name meaning: Orange-red.
• Popularity: #140

Skylar

• Name meaning: Scholar.
• Popularity: #107

Sophia

• Name meaning: Wisdom.
• Popularity: #5

Sophie

• Name meaning: Wisdom.
• Popularity: #60

Stella

• Name meaning: Star.
• Popularity: #46

Summer

• Name meaning: Summer season.
• Popularity: #141

Violet

• Name meaning: Purple flower.
• Popularity: #16

Related: Middle Names for Violet

Vivian

• Name meaning: Alive.
• Popularity: #87

Willow

• Name meaning: Graceful tree.
• Popularity: #41

Cute 6-letter girl names

These 6-letter names end in ‘y’ or ‘ie’, making them sound friendly and sweet.

Amelie

• Name meaning: Work.
• Popularity: #893

Ansley

• Name meaning: Hermitage field.
• Popularity: This A name isn’t ranking.

Averie

• Name meaning: Elf king.
• Popularity: Avery ranks #29 for girls and #241 for boys. Averie ranks #549.

Related: Middle Names for Avery

Bailey or Baylee or Bailee

• Name meaning: Bailiff or steward.
• Popularity: Bailey ranks #172, Baylee ranks #887, and Bailee ranks #935.

Bexley

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

Billie

• Name meaning: Resolute protector.
• Popularity: #865

Bonnie

• Name meaning: Beautiful, pretty.
• Popularity: #502

Callie or Kallie

• Name meaning: Beautiful.
• Popularity: Callie ranks #179 and Kallie ranks #861.

Elodie

• Name meaning: Foreign riches.
• Popularity: #738

Emerie

• Name meaning: Brave ruler.
• Popularity: Emery ranks #70, Emory ranks #366, and Emerie ranks #557.

Ensley

• Name meaning: Solitary meadow.
• Popularity: #878

Farley

• Name meaning: Fern clearing.
• Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking

Finley

• Name meaning: Fair warrior.
• Popularity: This Scottish name ranks #282 for girls and #285 for boys.

Gracie

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: #249

Hallie

• Name meaning: Praise.
• Popularity: #194

Halsey

• Name meaning: Hal’s island or honored island.
• Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking

Harley or Harlee

• Name meaning: Hare clearing.
• Popularity: Harley ranks #346 and Harlee is #912.

Hattie

• Name meaning: Estate ruler.
• Popularity: #383

Henley

• Name meaning: High meadow.
• Popularity: #787

Kaylee

• Name meaning: Crown.
• Popularity: #180

Kenzie

• Name meaning: Fair one.
• Popularity: #564

Kinley

• Name meaning: Fair warrior.
• Popularity: #597

Lillie

• Name meaning: Lily flower.
• Popularity: #700

Maddie

• Name meaning: Young maiden.
• Popularity: #839

Maggie

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: #318

Maisie

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: #293

Marley or Marlee

• Name meaning: Pleasant wood.
• Popularity: Marley ranks #283 and Marlee is #501.

Millie

• Name meaning: Strong in work.
• Popularity: #102

Oakley

• Name meaning: Oak clearing.
• Popularity: This tree name ranks #153 for girls and #396 for boys.

Ruthie

• Name meaning: Friend.
• Popularity: #920

Stevie

• Name meaning: Crown.
• Popularity: #244

Winnie

• Name meaning: Blessed peacemaking.
• Popularity: #612

Cool 6-letter girl names

These names strike a balance between familiar and contemporary.

Amalia

• Name meaning: Work.
• Popularity: #528

Astrid

• Name meaning: Divinely beautiful.
• Popularity: #400

Freyja

• Name meaning: Noble woman.
• Popularity: #626

Harlow

• Name meaning: Rock hill.
• Popularity: #238

Juliet

• Name meaning: Youthful.
• Popularity: Juliet ranks #292 and Juliette is #160.

Lennon

• Name meaning: Dear one.
• Popularity: This L name ranks #243 for girls and #754 for boys.

London or Londyn

• Name meaning: From London.
• Popularity: London ranks #313 and Londyn is #276.

Malaya

• Name meaning: Freedom.
• Popularity: #847

Melina

• Name meaning: Honey.
• Popularity: #654

Milena or Milana

• Name meaning: Gracious.
• Popularity: Milena ranks #700 and Milana is #751.

Milani

• Name meaning: Modern invented name.
• Popularity: #270

Palmer

• Name meaning: Palm bearer.
• Popularity: #277

Raelyn

• Name meaning: Graceful.
• Popularity: #395

Raquel

• Name meaning: Innocent.
• Popularity: #905

Sierra

• Name meaning: Mountain range.
• Popularity: #566

Skyler

• Name meaning: Scholar.
• Popularity: #725

Teagan

• Name meaning: Little poet.
• Popularity: #308

Vienna

• Name meaning: From Vienna.
• Popularity: #691

Gender-neutral 6-letter names

These unisex 6-letter names would work for a boy or a girl.

Ashton or Ashtyn

• Name meaning: Ash tree town.
• Popularity: Neither variation ranks for girls. Ashton ranks #156 for boys.

August

• Name meaning: Magnificent. A summer month.
• Popularity: This name ranks #931 for girls and #104 for boys.

Baylor

• Name meaning: One who delivers goods.
• Popularity: This name ranks #753 for girls and #392 for boys.

Camden or Kamden

• Name meaning: Winding valley.
• Popularity: Neither ranks for girls. Camden ranks #181 and Kamden ranks #603 for boys.

Camryn or Kamryn

• Name meaning: Crooked nose.
• Popularity: Camryn ranks #494 and Kamryn ranks #511 for girls. Cameron ranks #480 for girls and #58 for boys.

Carter or Karter

• Name meaning: Transporter.
• Popularity: Carter ranks #510 for girls and #48 for boys. Karter ranks #890 for girls and #225 for boys.

Charli

• Name meaning: Free person.
• Popularity: Charli ranks #435 and Charlie ranks #125 for girls. Charlie ranks #175 for boys.

Dakota

• Name meaning: Friend, ally.
• Popularity: This D name ranks #262 for girls and #329 for boys.

Dallas

• Name meaning: Skilled. A city in North Texas.
• Popularity: This city name ranks #615 for girls and #252 for boys.

Dalton

• Name meaning: Valley settlement.
• Popularity: This southern name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #513 for boys.

Denver

• Name meaning: Green valley.
• Popularity: This modern name ranks #780 for girls and #512 for boys.

Eastyn

• Name meaning: From the east town.
• Popularity: This E name isn’t ranking for either gender. Easton ranks #96 for boys.

Elliot

• Name meaning: The Lord is my God.
• Popularity: For girls, Elliott ranks #667 and Elliot ranks #898. For boys, Elliott ranks #167 and Elliot ranks #178.

Fallon

• Name meaning: Descended from a ruler.
• Popularity: This Irish name ranks #689 for girls and isn’t ranking for boys.

Foster

• Name meaning: Forester.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #967 for boys.

Gracen or Gracyn

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: Neither variation of this graceful name is ranking for either gender.

Hayden

• Name meaning: Heath-covered hill.
• Popularity: This H name ranks #368 for girls and #162 for boys.

Hunter

• Name meaning: One who hunts.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name ranks #807 for girls and #115 for boys.

Huxley or Huxlee

• Name meaning: Inhospitable place.
• Popularity: Neither variation ranks for girls. Huxley ranks #617 for boys.

Julian

• Name meaning: Youthful.
• Popularity: This J name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #33 for boys.

Karsyn

• Name meaning: Child of marsh-dwellers.
• Popularity: This K name ranks #680 for girls and #983 for boys. For boys, Carson ranks #111 and Karson ranks #337.

Korbyn

• Name meaning: Raven or little crow.
• Popularity: This bird name isn’t ranking for either gender. Corbin ranks #454 for boys.

Landen

• Name meaning: Territory.
• Popularity: This L name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #810 for boys.

Lennox

• Name meaning: Elm field.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name ranks #628 for girls and #265 for boys.

Morgan

• Name meaning: Of the sea.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name ranks #247 for girls and #551 for boys.

Monroe

• Name meaning: Mouth of the Roe river. Presidential name.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name ranks #530 for girls and isn’t ranking for boys

Sawyer

• Name meaning: Woodcutter.
• Popularity: This S name ranks #280 for girls and #127 for boys.

Saylor

• Name meaning: Boat person.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name ranks #215 for girls and isn’t ranking for boys.

Taytum

• Name meaning: Cheerful.
• Popularity: This T name ranks #679 for girls and isn’t ranking for boys. Tatum ranks #226 for girls and #233 for boys.

Timeless 6-letter girl names

These pretty names are enduring yet contemporary choices for your baby girl.

Adella

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: This 3-syllable name isn’t ranking.

Alanna

• Name meaning: Cheerful.
• Popularity: #453

Alexia

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #814

Blaire

• Name meaning: Field or plain.
• Popularity: Blaire ranks #516 and Blair ranks #239.

Carmen

• Name meaning: Garden or fertile land.
• Popularity: #434

Ivanna

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: #589

Leanna

• Name meaning: Graceful lion.
• Popularity: #985

Mariam or Miriam

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: Mariam ranks #535 and Miriam ranks #251.

Noelle

• Name meaning: Born on Christmas.
• Popularity: #206

Phoebe

• Name meaning: Shining one.
• Popularity: #191

Rachel

• Name meaning: Female sheep.
• Popularity: #255

Romina

• Name meaning: From Rome.
• Popularity: #627

Selena or Selene

• Name meaning: Moon goddess.
• Popularity: Selena ranks #229 and Selene is #708.

Serena

• Name meaning: Peace and tranquility.
• Popularity: #375

Sydney

• Name meaning: Wide meadow.
• Popularity: #306

Winona

• Name meaning: Firstborn daughter.
• Popularity: #881

Vintage 6-letter girl names

These classic names bring back the magic of another era.

Adelia

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

Agatha

• Name meaning: Good woman.
• Popularity: This Greek name isn’t ranking.

Althea

• Name meaning: With healing power.
• Popularity: This great rainbow baby name isn’t ranking.

Cecile

• Name meaning: Blind. Feminine form of Cecil.
• Popularity: This C name isn’t ranking.

Elaine

• Name meaning: Bright, shining one.
• Popularity: #381

Esther

• Name meaning: Star.
• Popularity: #138

Geneva

• Name meaning: Juniper tree. Also a city in Switzerland.
• Popularity: This G name isn’t ranking.

Georgie

• Name meaning: Farmer.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Harriet

• Name meaning: Home ruler.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Helena

• Name meaning: Bright, shining.
• Popularity: #456

Idella

• Name meaning: Industrious one.
• Popularity: This I name isn’t ranking.

Ingrid

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

Louise or Louisa

• Name meaning: Famous warrior.
• Popularity: Louise ranks #586 and Louisa is #809.

Lucile

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Luella

• Name meaning: Famous warrior.
• Popularity: #930

Marion

• Name meaning: Drop of the sea; or beloved.
• Popularity: This Victorian girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Odette

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

Ottilie

• Name meaning: Prosperous in battle.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Regina

• Name meaning: Queen.
• Popularity: #328

Sylvia

• Name meaning: From the forest.
• Popularity: #426

Botanical 6-letter girl names

These nature-themed 6-letter girl names are inspired by plants, flowers, and trees.

Ashlyn

• Name meaning: Ash (tree) + Lyn (lake). Might also mean dream.
• Popularity: #832

Azalea

• Name meaning: A flowering shrub.
• Popularity: #367

Cassia

• Name meaning: Cinnamomum cassia is an evergreen tree most commonly known as Chinese cinnamon.
• Popularity: This name ending in a isn’t ranking.

Dahlia

• Name meaning: Flower.
• Popularity: #253

Daphne

• Name meaning: An evergreen shrub with highly-scented flowers.
• Popularity: #241

Ellery

• Name meaning: Alder tree.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Hollyn or Hollen

• Name meaning: Holly tree.
• Popularity: Neither of these 6-letter girl names is ranked.

Zinnia

• Name meaning: Colorful flower.
• Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking.

If you like these botanical 6-letter girl names you’ll like these names for twin girls.

Unique nature names with six letters

The nature names continue! These 6-letter names for girls are inspired by the land, the sky, and the sea.

Aviana

• Name meaning: Bird.
• Popularity: Avianna ranks #385 and Aviana ranks #758.

Brooke

• Name meaning: Small stream or brook.
• Popularity: #299

Dalary

• Name meaning: Of the air.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Garnet

• Name meaning: Red gemstone.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Gretel

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: This cute girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Halina

• Name meaning: Sunray or shining light.
• Popularity: This sun name isn’t ranking.

Hutton

• Name meaning: Ridge enclosure.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Kamari

• Name meaning: Moon.
• Popularity: #810

Marina

• Name meaning: Of the sea.
• Popularity: #573

Mischa

• Name meaning: Honey bee.
• Popularity: This Barton-reminiscent name isn’t ranking.

Muriel

• Name meaning: Sparkling sea.
• Popularity: This great mermaid name isn’t ranking.

Nalani

• Name meaning: Calm skies. The heavens.
• Popularity: #590

Nilani

• Name meaning: Enchanting moon.
• Popularity: This celestial N name isn’t ranking.

Oaklyn

• Name meaning: Oak lake.
• Popularity: Oaklynn ranks #157 and Oaklyn ranks #580.

Oriana

• Name meaning: Sunrise.
• Popularity: This 4-syllable name isn’t ranking.

Paloma

• Name meaning: Dove.
• Popularity: #980

Portia

• Name meaning: Pig. (But remember it as a character in a Shakespeare play instead). Also a moon of Uranus.
• Popularity: This outer space name isn’t ranking.

Ripley

• Name meaning: Clearing in the woods.
• Popularity: This badass Alien-inspired name isn’t ranking.

Soleil

• Name meaning: Sun.
• Popularity: #978

Stormi

• Name meaning: Weather event.
• Popularity: #872

Winter or Wynter

• Name meaning: The coldest season.
• Popularity: Winter ranks #370 and Wynter ranks #384.

Yahara

• Name meaning: A river in Wisconsin. Catfish river.
• Popularity: This Y name isn’t ranking.

Yareli

• Name meaning: Small butterfly. Lady of the water.
• Popularity: #721

Spiritual 6-letter girl names

These unique 6-letter names are perfect for families of faith.

Amaris

• Name meaning: Grace, God has said, immortal.
• Popularity: #911

Amiyah

• Name meaning: God’s people.
• Popularity: #466

Aniyah

• Name meaning: Helper. God is gracious.
• Popularity: #369

Azaria

• Name meaning: Helped by God.
• Popularity: #804

Celine or Celina

• Name meaning: Heavenly.
• Popularity: Celine ranks #300 and Celina isn’t ranking.

Dayana

• Name meaning: Divine.
• Popularity: #486

Halani

• Name meaning: Breath of heaven or thanks to heaven.
• Popularity: This exotic name isn’t ranking.

Hallel

• Name meaning: Praise or thanks. A Jewish prayer said on holidays to give thanks.
• Popularity: This spiritual name isn’t ranking.

Imania

• Name meaning: Faith or belief.
• Popularity: This unique name isn’t ranking.

Joelle

• Name meaning: Jehovah is God.
• Popularity: #936

Medina

• Name meaning: City of the prophet.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Odelia

• Name meaning: Praise God.
• Popularity: This elegant name isn’t ranking.

Renata

• Name meaning: Reborn.
• Popularity: #473

Stassi

• Name meaning: Resurrection.
• Popularity: This Vanderpump Rules-reminiscent name isn’t ranking.

Tarryn

• Name meaning: God has heard.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

If you like these spiritual 6-letter girl names you’ll like these middle name combos.

Unique 6-letter girl names

These 6-letter names are either modern inventions, derived from places/objects, or are uncommon variations of other names.

Adalee

• Name meaning: Ada (noble) + Lee (clearing).
• Popularity: #722

Adalia

• Name meaning: Noble one.
• Popularity: This royal name isn’t ranking.

Alaiya or Alayah

• Name meaning: Exalted. To ascend.
• Popularity: Alaiya ranks #120 and Alayah is #389.

Aleena

• Name meaning: Noble, bright.
• Popularity: #669

Avayah

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: #941

Aylani

• Name meaning: High-born.
• Popularity: #1000

Ayleen

• Name meaning: Light bearer.
• Popularity: #914

Brylee

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girl name isn’t ranking.

Evette

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

Gemina

• Name meaning: Twin.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girl name isn’t ranking.

Harbor

• Name meaning: A safe place for ships to dock.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Havana

• Name meaning: Port. Capital city of Cuba.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Iliana

• Name meaning: From the ancient city of Illium, better known as Troy.
• Popularity: #827

Imaria

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

Indigo

• Name meaning: Blue or Indian dye.
• Popularity: #964

Ivella

• Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girl name isn’t ranking.

Izaria

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

Jaycee

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: #882

Jaylin

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

Jazlyn

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: #540

Kalani

• Name meaning: The heavens.
• Popularity: #378

Kimora

• Name meaning: Hillside dweller.
• Popularity: #915

Nalaya or Naleya

• Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
• Popularity: Neither of these 6-letter girl names is ranking.

Nayana or Nayara

• Name meaning: Beautiful eyes.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this name meaning beautiful is ranking.

Naylah

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

Neriah

• Name meaning: Light of God.
• Popularity: #992

Nerida

• Name meaning: Sea nymph or mermaid.
• Popularity: This N name isn’t ranking.

Nevada

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

Nolani

• Name meaning: Heavenly mist.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Nylani

• Name meaning: Winner or champion.
• Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Octave

• Name meaning: An interval between musical notes.
• Popularity: This unique name isn’t ranking.

Orinda

• Name meaning: Pine trees or gold. (True meaning unknown).
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Sakara

• Name meaning: Many possible meanings, one of which is ‘thoughts become things’.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Sariah

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: #996

Sedona

• Name meaning: A city in Arizona.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Tahara

• Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girl name isn’t ranking.

Talani

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

Tavana

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

Taysha

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

Tazara

• Name meaning: Elegance + grace.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Triana

• Name meaning: Third or three rivers.
• Popularity: This 6-letter girl name isn’t ranking.

Verona

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

Yalani

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

Yamani or Yamari

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

Yolani

• Name meaning: Meaning unknown. Might mean royal hawk.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Zariah

• Name meaning: Radiance, blooming flower, or God remembers.
• Popularity: #412

Zaylee

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: #831

Zeniah

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

Zenith

• Name meaning: The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer.
• Popularity: This edgy name isn’t ranking.

Zoella

• Name meaning: Life + girl.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

International 6-letter girl names

These 6-letter names have strong cultural and linguistic roots around the world.

Aadhya

• Name meaning: First power.
• Popularity: This Sanskrit name ranks #994.

Ailani

• Name meaning: Female chief.
• Popularity: This Hawaiian name ranks #593.

Ainhoa

• Name meaning: Virgin of Ainhoa.
• Popularity: This Basque name ranks #987.

Aliana

• Name meaning: Noble or bright.
• Popularity: This Latin name ranks #596.

Aliyah

• Name meaning: Rising, exalted.
• Popularity: This Hebrew/Arabic name ranks #220.

Amirah

• Name meaning: Princess, leader.
• Popularity: This Arabic name ranks #458.

Analia

• Name meaning: Ana (grace) + Lia (weary).
• Popularity: This Spanish name ranks #666.

Annika

• Name meaning: Graceful, sweet-faced.
• Popularity: This Scandinavian name ranks #956.

Avital

• Name meaning: My father is the dew.
• Popularity: This Hebrew name isn’t ranking.

Ayala

• Name meaning: Female deer, hillside.
• Popularity: This Hebrew name isn’t ranking.

Davina

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: This Scottish name ranks #646.

Fatima

• Name meaning: One who abstains.
• Popularity: This Arabic name ranks #344.

Imogen

• Name meaning: Maiden.
• Popularity: This Celtic name isn’t ranking.

Indira

• Name meaning: Beauty.
• Popularity: This Sanskrit name isn’t ranking.

Ivette

• Name meaning: Yew tree.
• Popularity: This French name isn’t ranking.

Ivonne

• Name meaning: Yew tree.
• Popularity: This French name isn’t ranking.

Jimena

• Name meaning: Listener.
• Popularity: This Spanish name ranks #477.

Kamila

• Name meaning: Perfect.
• Popularity: This Arabic name ranks #258.

Malika

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

Merida

• Name meaning: One who has achieved honor.
• Popularity: This Scottish name isn’t ranking.

Namiko

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

Nayeli

• Name meaning: I love you.
• Popularity: This Zapotec name ranks #331.

Nyrobi

• Name meaning: Place of cool waters.
• Popularity: This African name isn’t ranking.

Odessa

• Name meaning: Long journey.
• Popularity: This Greek name isn’t ranking.

Ophira

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

Saanvi

• Name meaning: Goddess Lakshmi.
• Popularity: This Sanskrit name ranks #965.

Sahara

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

Samira

• Name meaning: Evening conversationalist.
• Popularity: This Arabic name ranks #802.

Sarahi

• Name meaning: Princess.
• Popularity: This Hebrew name ranks #945.

Sumaya

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

Tamara

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

Ximena

• Name meaning: Listener.
• Popularity: This Spanish name ranks #158.

Yalena

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

Yarina

• Name meaning: Peace.
• Popularity: This Ukrainian name isn’t ranking.

Yasmin

• Name meaning: Jasmine flower.
• Popularity: This Persian name ranks #862.

Yvelle

• Name meaning: Little archer.
• Popularity: This French name isn’t ranking.

Zainab

• Name meaning: Fragrant flower.
• Popularity: This Arabic name ranks #876.

Zamira

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

Zorina

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

6-letter variations of popular names

While ranked in the top 1000, these names are alternate spellings of their more common counterparts.

Amayah

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

Ariyah

• Name meaning: Lioness of God.
• Popularity: Aria ranks #24 and Ariyah ranks #337.

Briana

• Name meaning: Noble and strong.
• Popularity: Brianna ranks #152 and Briana ranks #470.

Jazmin

• Name meaning: Gift from God.
• Popularity: Jasmine ranks #141 and Jazmin ranks #637.

Journi

• Name meaning: A traveler.
• Popularity: Journey ranks #334 and Journi ranks #591.

Laylah

• Name meaning: Night beauty.
• Popularity: Layla ranks #30 and Laylah ranks #982.

Lilian

• Name meaning: Pure and innocent.
• Popularity: Lillian ranks #55 and Lilian ranks #558.

Nataly

• Name meaning: Birthday.
• Popularity: Natalie ranks #51, Nathalie ranks #914, and Nataly ranks #941.

Valery

• Name meaning: Strength.
• Popularity: The V name Valerie ranks #145 and Valery ranks #905.

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6-letter girl names that are past their prime

Most of these girls’ names peaked in popularity in previous decades and, while definitely still usable, may feel less fresh than other options.

Aileen

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: #796

Alexis

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #449

Alicia

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #440

Alivia

• Name meaning: Olive tree.
• Popularity: #372

Alison

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #471

Alyssa

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #333

Amanda

• Name meaning: Worthy of love.
• Popularity: #484

Andrea

• Name meaning: Strong, masculine.
• Popularity: #173

Angela

• Name meaning: Messenger of God.
• Popularity: #256

Armani

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: #460

Ashley

• Name meaning: Ash tree meadow.
• Popularity: #126

Bianca

• Name meaning: White or pure.
• Popularity: #464

Eileen

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: #660

Gloria

• Name meaning: Glory.
• Popularity: #671

Heaven

• Name meaning: The celestial realm.
• Popularity: #514

Jessie

• Name meaning: Wealthy.
• Popularity: #799

Joanna

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: #339

Jolene

• Name meaning: Lord.
• Popularity: #548

Jordan

• Name meaning: Flowing down.
• Popularity: #499 for girls, #98 for boys.

Judith

• Name meaning: Praised.
• Popularity: #903

Karina

• Name meaning: Pure.
• Popularity: #768

Kelsey

• Name meaning: Ship’s victory.
• Popularity: #662

Kendra

• Name meaning: Knowledge.
• Popularity: #741

Kimber

• Name meaning: From the royal fortress.
• Popularity: #884

Laurel

• Name meaning: A small evergreen tree.
• Popularity: #715

Lauren

• Name meaning: Wisdom.
• Popularity: #343

Legacy

• Name meaning: A gift or inheritance.
• Popularity: #541

Leslie

• Name meaning: Garden of hollies.
• Popularity: #670

Mariah

• Name meaning: The Lord is my teacher.
• Popularity: #393

Martha

• Name meaning: Lady.
• Popularity: #673

Monica

• Name meaning: Advisor.
• Popularity: #728

Nevaeh

• Name meaning: Heaven spelled backward.
• Popularity: #118

Nicole

• Name meaning: People of victory.
• Popularity: #327

Ramona

• Name meaning: Wise protector.
• Popularity: #795

Shelby

• Name meaning: From the shelf estate.
• Popularity: #661

Simone

• Name meaning: One who hears.
• Popularity: #927

Taylor

• Name meaning: Clothing tailor.
• Popularity: #261 for girls, #591 for boys.

Teresa

• Name meaning: Summer harvester.
• Popularity: #844

And here are some more 6-letter girl names that aren’t currently ranking:

6-Letter Girl Names: Trend Analysis

With 177 6-letter girl names appearing in the top 1000, this length represents a sweet spot between brevity and substance that resonates with modern parents.

Leading the 6-letter girl names category is Olivia at #1, demonstrating that this name length has achieved mainstream dominance.

The data reveals distinct patterns across various style categories of 6-letter girl names.

Rising Stars and Viral Potential

Among 6-letter girl names, several show extraordinary momentum.

Adhara, with its record-breaking 812-position jump to #769, leads the pack with unprecedented viral potential. Its celestial connection and association with a child prodigy story create perfect conditions for continued explosion.

Other 6-letter girl names with viral trajectories include:

• Lainey, jumping 120 spots to #54, represents the nickname-as-formal-name trend at its strongest
• Goldie, rising 130 spots to #685, merges vintage charm with precious material appeal
• Solana demonstrates how cultural catalysts (SZA’s influence) can accelerate a name’s adoption
• Maxine, with its versatile “Max” nickname and pop culture boost from Stranger Things
• Birdie, which has returned after a 70-year absence, hitting the sweet spot of nature and vintage appeal

Style Categories Driving Growth

Nature-inspired 6-letter girl names show particular strength in current rankings:

• Willow, Meadow, and Winter represent botanical and seasonal choices
• Newer nature entries like Azalea and Clover suggest this category continues expanding

Gender-crossover is notable among 6-letter girl names:

• Traditionally male names like Parker, Sawyer, and Hunter have established solid footing
• Newer unisex 6-letter girl names like Lennon, Stevie, and Miller show this trend’s continued growth

Vintage 6-letter girl names are making a strong comeback:

• Names like Margot, Sylvie, and Nellie aren’t just hanging on – they’re part of a clear revival
• Lenora and Louise represent more sophisticated vintage options gaining traction

International influence appears prominently among rising 6-letter girl names:

• Ainara (Basque) and Aitana (Spanish) showcase growing Hispanic naming influence
• Freyja represents continued Nordic interest, though with slower growth

Past Their Prime But Still Present

Several categories of 6-letter girl names maintain rankings while showing clear signs of generational shift:

• 1980s-1990s favorites like Ashley (#126) and Amanda (#484) continue their gradual decline
• The Alyssa/Alison/Alexis group demonstrates how sound-alike trends often peak and decline together
• Career-influenced names like Taylor (#261) and Jordan (#499) exemplify the surname trend that dominated the 1990s

Predictions for 2025

The future looks bright for many categories of 6-letter girl names:

• Adhara will likely crack the top 300 as its viral momentum continues
• Lainey will reach the top 25, completing one of the most rapid ascents in naming history
• Vintage nickname-style names like Goldie and Birdie will both enter the top 500
• More international 6-letter girl names will enter rankings, including choices from non-Western origins
• The unisex trend will accelerate with more surname-style names gaining popularity
• Nature-inspired names will continue expanding with more botanical and celestial options

If you’re considering a 6-letter girl name for your baby, you’re in good company – this length has proven to offer that perfect balance of substance and style, with options spanning trendy, classic, and everything in between.

The source for popularity data is SSN.

This article was originally published on Feb 14, 2022 and was updated on Feb 24, 2025.

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