5-Letter Baby Girl Names
16606 names with meanings and origins.
16,606 girl names with exactly 5 letters, each with its meaning and origin. Names of this length are short enough for everyday use and still leave room for a nickname.
Popular 5-letter girl names: Emily, Logan, Chloe, Avery, Sofia.
Top picks
- Emily — “Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'.”
- Logan — “Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'.”
- Chloe — “Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter.”
- Avery — “Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'.”
- Sofia — “Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages.”
- Grace — “Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name.”
- Riley — “Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'.”
- Layla — “Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun.”
- Alexa — “Alexa is a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'.”
- Elena — “Elena is the Spanish, Italian and Slavic form of Helen, from the Greek, often explained as 'torch' or 'light'.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit word for light or luster. It is used as a simple, elegant name for someone who is clear and radiant.”
Girl · Arabic · “Aadab is a name filled with positive aspirations, meaning 'hope' and 'need,' embodying a spirit of longing and optimism.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Tamil, referring to the Sun or a ruler.”
- Aadelआदिल
Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic 'Adil', meaning just, fair, or honest.”
- Aadhaआधा
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aadha', meaning half or a base/foundation.”
- Aadyaआद्या
Girl · Sanskrit · “The first power — a spelling variant of Aadhya, an epithet of Goddess Durga as the primeval force behind all creation.”
- Aagneआग्नेय
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Agneya', meaning belonging to or consecrated to Agni, the god of fire.”
- Aagniअग्नि
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Agni', meaning fire; one of the most important Vedic deities.”
Girl · Scandinavian · “Good; well-regarded”
- Aaharआहार
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aahara', meaning food or nourishment.”
- Aahitआहित
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aahita', meaning placed, deposited, or established.”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from Indian roots meaning to be alive. It is a name used to signify vitality, existence, and a love for life.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Beloved, calling”
Girl · International · “Of the ancestors”
Girl · Arabic · “Means leader or mother in Arabic; also used as a variation of the name Aima.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means light or illumination; an Indian name reflecting brightness.”
- Aajadआजाद
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Persian/Urdu name 'Azad', meaning free or independent.”
Girl · Arabic · “A creative variant spelling of Asia, or the Arabic name Aja, meaning tomorrow.”
- Aajivआजीव
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aajiva', meaning livelihood or subsistence.”
- Aakasआकास
Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of Akash, from Sanskrit 'Akasha' meaning sky or ether.”
- Aakibआकिब
Unisex · Indian · “Of Arabic origin (Aqib), meaning successor or follower; common among Indian Muslims.”
- Aakshअक्ष
Unisex · Indian · “A shortened form of Akshat or Akshara, relating to the eye or 'indestructible' in Sanskrit.”
Girl · Arabic · “Exalted, sublime”
Unisex · Indian · “Handsome or rock”
- Aalayआलय
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Alaya', meaning home, dwelling, or sanctuary.”
Girl · Arabic · “A modern creative spelling of Aaliyah, which is of Arabic origin meaning "high" or "exalted."”
Girl · Arabic · “Exhalted, noble; exalted; highest social standing”
- Aalopआलोप
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Alopa', meaning faultless or without disappearance.”
- Aamanअमन
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Arabic 'Aman', meaning peace, safety, or protection.”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning beloved or loved one.”
- Aanadआनंद
Unisex · Indian · “A common misspelling or variant of Anand, from Sanskrit meaning bliss or joy.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Indian roots meaning fire. Used to symbolize energy, purity, and transformative power.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Tamil 'anbu', meaning love, affection, or kindness.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning a devotee or a religious mendicant.”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from the act of adorning or decorating a deity. Used to imply someone who brings grace or divine beauty.”
- Aanikआनिक
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'anika', meaning army, collection, or splendor.”
- Aanilआनिल
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'anila', meaning wind or air.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root, referring to one who smiles. A gender-neutral name associated with joy and a sunny disposition.”
- Aansuआँसू
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Hindi word for tear or droplet of water from the eyes.”
Girl · Bengali · “Means "dear one"; a Bengali name often used as a term of endearment.”
- Aanyaआन्या
Girl · Indian · “Inexhaustible”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a flower; an Indian name representing natural beauty.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means protector; an Indian name denoting strength.”
Unisex · Indian · “A casual, affectionate term for a father figure. Sometimes used as a gentle or nostalgic name.”
Girl · Indian · “Means "sunny"; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
- Aaptiஆப்தி
Girl · Tamil · “A name meaning fulfillment or attainment, representing a person who achieves their goals and finds completion in life.”
Girl · African · “A female name of African origin derived from Ara. It means embellishing or one who is adorning.”
Unisex · Indian · “Honorable or noble one”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name referring to a type of freshwater fish or a person who is deep and calm.”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit word for a peaceful ray of light. It signifies hope and serenity.”
Girl · English · “A beautiful melody”
Girl · Italian · “A variant of Aria, meaning "air" or "song" in Italian, or "noble" in Persian.”
Unisex · Indian · “Mountain strength”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A modern variant of the name Aaron, which is a Hebrew name meaning "exalted."”
- Aarjuआरज़ू
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Persian-derived name 'Arzoo', meaning wish, desire, or longing.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root, meaning a sacred or peaceful person. A gender-neutral name denoting a calm, spiritual nature.”
- Aarnaஆர்டணா
Girl · Tamil · “Often associated with Goddess Lakshmi, this name signifies waves or a woman who is as precious and vast as the ocean.”
Unisex · Indian · “Forest or nature”
- Aartiआरती
Girl · Indian · “A devotional name referring to the ritual of waving lamps before a deity in prayer.”
- Aartyआरती
Unisex · Indian · “A spelling variant of Aarthi, meaning the ritual light shown to a deity.”
- Aarulஅருள்
Unisex · Tamil · “A beautiful name meaning grace or blessing from the divine, representing a life touched by kindness and spiritual goodness.”
- Aarusआरुष
Unisex · Indian · “A modern Indian name likely derived from the Sanskrit word 'Arush', meaning the first rays of the sun.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning desire, love, or affection.”
Unisex · Indian · “Aasar is a rendering of Arabic athar, meaning “traces,” “marks,” or “ آثار left behind.””
- Aasavआसव
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning an essence, extract, or a spirituous liquor.”
- Aashaஆஷா
Girl · Tamil · “A lovely name signifying hope and desire, representing a positive outlook and the heartfelt wishes one holds for the future.”
- Aashiआशी
Girl · Indian · “Smile; blessing”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is noble”
- Aasikआशिक
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Arabic "Aashiq", meaning a lover or someone who is deeply in love.”
Unisex · Indian · “The sky or heavens”
Girl · Indian · “I am, Self-confident”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Victorious, blessed”
Girl · Indian · “Named after a traditional dance form associated with Goddess Parvati. It signifies grace, movement, and divine feminine energy.”
- Aatamआतम
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "Atman", meaning the soul or self.”
Girl · Indian · “Arranger, Adjuster”
Unisex · Indian · “A common Tamil suffix or short name meaning 'the first' or 'beginning'.”
- Aatirआतिर
Unisex · Indian · “An Arabic name meaning 'fragrant' or 'sweet-smelling'.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the ancient sage Atri, this name is of Sanskrit origin and often implies a container or a learned ascetic.”
Girl · African · “Aatun, derived from Atun, means 'educator' or 'teacheress'. A lovely name that signifies a guiding light.”
- Aaushआयुष
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of 'Ayush', from Sanskrit meaning long life or longevity.”
- Aavegआवेग
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'avega', meaning impulse, emotion, or rapid movement.”
Girl · Indian · “First rays of Sun, Gift of God”
Girl · English · “From the oak tree”
- Aayusआयुष
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ayus', meaning life, longevity, or vitality.”
- Aazadआकलद
Unisex · Indian · “From Persian 'azad', meaning free, independent, or liberated.”
- Abadhअबलध
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abadha', meaning unobstructed, free, or steady.”
- Abalaअबलल
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abala', meaning a woman, or literally 'one without physical strength'.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name refers to something made of stone or a building, also naming a river in ancient Damascus.”
- Abangआबलंग
Unisex · Indian · “A name used in Northeast India, particularly Assamese, often meaning elder brother.”
Girl · Indian · “A variant of Aavni, meaning Earth. It refers to the ground or the world, symbolizing stability.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a joyful or bright person; a name of Indian origin.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “My father rejoices; diminutive of abigail: father rejoiced, or fathers joy. gives joy. the intelligent, beautiful abigail was old testament king davids third wife, described as good in discretion and beautiful in form”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Diminutive of abigail: father rejoiced, or fathers joy. gives joy. the intelligent, beautiful abigail was old testament king davids third wife, described as good in discretion and beautiful in form; form of abigail - my fathers joy”
- Abbirअभीर
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abhir', meaning cowherd, or 'Abhira', referring to a specific ancient tribe.”
Girl · English · “Derived from the first five letters of the English alphabet, symbolizing a new beginning.”
- Abdhiअब्धि
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abdhi', meaning the ocean or the sea.”
Girl · Arabic · “Slave of allah.”
Girl · Arabic · “Fragrance; perfume”
Girl · African · “We asked for her and we got her”
Girl · African · “We begged for her.”
Girl · Scandinavian · “Breath”
Girl · African · “born on Tuesday (Akan)”
Girl · African · “We asked for her”
Girl · African · “We asked for her”
Unisex · Indian · “Means light or illumination; an Amharic name occasionally adapted in Indian contexts.”
Girl · English · “A modern variation of Avery, of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves."”
- Abhedअभेद
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abheda', meaning non-duality, unity, or identical.”
- Abheyअभय
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Abhay, from Sanskrit meaning fearless or without dread.”
Unisex · Indian · “Fearless or brave”
- Abhitअभीत
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abhita', meaning fearless or undaunted.”
Girl · English · “My father is Lord”
Unisex · International · “My father is God”
Girl · African · “In African traditions, this female name is traditionally given to a child who is born shortly after the death of her grandmother.”
Girl · African · “Derived from abida, worshippess adoress; worshipper”
- Abijaअबीज
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abija', meaning seedless or without origin (referring to the soul).”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is dear or beloved”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning 'competent' or 'capable', often used in Tamil and Malayalam contexts.”
Girl · English · “This name is given to a girl born on a Tuesday, particularly within certain West African naming customs.”
Girl · Indian · “The beginning”
- Ablaaअबला
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit feminine name means perfectly formed, describing someone of ideal grace or physical beauty.”
Girl · African · “Derived from ablah, perfectly formed; perfectly formed”
Girl · Indian · “The name of a flower”
- Aboliअबोली
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to a specific type of flower, known for its beauty and simplicity. It is a traditional choice in Indian culture.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Peity.”
Girl · Irish · “A modern name formed by the prefix A and the name Brea, which means hill in Gaelic.”
Girl · Italian · “An Italian feminine variation of the name Abraham, which traditionally means father of many.”
Girl · English · “A modern variant of Aubrey, an English name meaning "elf ruler."”
Girl · Spanish · “April; the month april; symbolizes spring”
Unisex · Indian · “Peace; peaceful”
Unisex · Indian · “Gift of the rain”
Unisex · African · “A name of African origin meaning clearer or more distinct. It describes a person who is exceptionally eloquent and articulate.”
- Abzalअफ़ज़ल
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Arabic origin meaning 'most excellent' or 'superior'.”
- Acchuअच्चु
Unisex · Indian · “A nickname or pet name often derived from Achyuta, meaning 'imperishable' or 'infallible'.”
Girl · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning steady or mountain-like. Used to signify a woman who is grounded, firm, and unshakeable.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name of Hebrew origin that translates to 'trouble' or 'he that troubleth,' famously appearing in the Old Testament.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of Rachel, a Hebrew name meaning ewe.”
- Achhuअच्चु
Unisex · Indian · “A short form of names like Achyuta, meaning 'indestructible' or 'firm'.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bengali/Hindi name meaning 'unknown', 'limitless', or 'beyond comprehension'.”
Girl · Indian · “Separation of newborns hair”
- Achlaअचला
Girl · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name represents 'the earth' and symbolizes stability and being immovable.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Manipuri surname and given name of Meitei origin.”
Girl · German · “Anklet or decorative ornament”
Unisex · Indian · “Achuk means "unfailing" or "unerring" in Hindi, referring to something that never misses its mark.”
- Acintअचिंत
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Achint, meaning 'without worry' or 'free from care'.”
Girl · Indian · “Brief, Swift, Fast”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of adaiah: witness of god; derived from adaiah, witness of god”
Unisex · Irish · “Noble; from the oak tree ford; from the ford by the oak trees; from the oak tree ford. uncertain origin. may be a variant of edgar, or from the gaelic for oak tree ford. used for many hundreds of years as both surname and first name”
Girl · German · “Noble or nobility”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A modern variation of the name Adalia, which is of Hebrew and Germanic origin meaning noble.”
Unisex · African · “Beautiful”
Girl · Spanish · “Feminine of adam; her fathers daughter. (nigerian)”
Girl · Arabic · “Chaste one; fire; catches birds; one who is beautiful, a virgin; from the ford at the oak tree”
- Adaviअडवि
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit and Kannada, meaning forest or wilderness.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of adaiah: witness of god; derived from adaiah, witness of god”
Unisex · Indian · “God's favor or gift”
Girl · Germanic · “A variant spelling of Ada, meaning noble or nobility, rooted in Germanic origins.”
Unisex · French · “Derived from adela; diminutive of adeline and adela: sweet or pleasant; of the nobility. noble. from the old german athal meaning noble; son of adam: man of the red earth”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name suggests someone who is adorned, delightful, or physically voluptuous.”
Unisex · English · “Son of adam; son of adam: man of the red earth”
Girl · Germanic · “A diminutive form of Adelaide, which is of Germanic origin meaning noble nature.”
Girl · Irish · “A variant spelling of the Irish name Aideen, meaning "little fire".”
Girl · International · “An American invented name, likely derived from a phonetic blend of Ade and Deja.”
Girl · French · “A French name meaning noble and serene, often associated with a person possessing a good-humored and calm disposition.”
Girl · Slavic · “Derived from a Germanic name meaning noble, kind, or of noble birth.”
Girl · French · “Noble”
Girl · French · “Derived from Germanic roots meaning noble or nobility.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Tender; variant of aline: diminutive of adeline, from the old german athal meaning noble”
Girl · African · “Means 'she who creates peace' in the Yoruba language of Nigeria.”
Unisex · English · “A diminutive form of the name Adger, which is of English origin meaning a spear-man.”
Girl · Indian · “First power, Unparalleled”
Girl · African · “A name of African origin that signifies a person who is just, fair, and embodies justice.”
Girl · Turkish · “Just, fair, or honest”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gentle; delicate”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Tender; delicate; variant of aline: diminutive of adeline, from the old german athal meaning noble”
- Aditeअदिति
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'aditi', meaning boundless, free, or mother of the gods.”
- Aditiअदिति
Girl · Indian · “Meaning boundless or infinite, she is the mother of the gods and represents the vast sky.”
Girl · Indian · “Hindu Goddess name”
Girl · Indian · “Jewel, Gods treasure”
Girl · International · “A variant of Hadija, an Arabic name meaning "trustworthy."”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of Adley, a Hebrew name meaning the Lord is just.”
Girl · Germanic · “A variant of Adeline, originating from Germanic roots meaning noble.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name describes a person who is judicious, upright, and fundamentally just.”
Girl · Germanic · “A reversed spelling of the name Hilda, which means battle maid in Germanic.”
Girl · Italian · “My lady or mistress”
Girl · Latin · “A variant of Adora or Adore, of Latin origin meaning the one who is adored.”
Girl · English · “A modern variant spelling of Audrey, which is of Old English origin meaning noble strength.”
Girl · Greek · “Of the adriatic.”
Girl · Dutch · “A Dutch feminine name meaning from the Adriatic. It is a shortened form of Adriana.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beginning; first”
Unisex · African · “We are struggling or we are fighting”
Girl · International · “Adula is a Polish pet form of Ada or Adela, names with a Germanic root meaning "noble."”
Unisex · African · “Prayer”
- Advaiअद्वय
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Advaya, meaning non-dual, unique, or identity.”
Girl · Welsh · “Beautiful or wise”
- Adyahआद्या
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'adya', meaning first, primeval, or power.”
Unisex · Irish · “A creative respelling of Aidan, an Irish name meaning little fire.”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, Aedon was the daughter of Pandareos. Her name is associated with the nightingale and themes of transformation.”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil name meaning the one, the only, or the supreme.”
- Aejazऐजाज़
Unisex · Indian · “Urdu/Arabic origin name meaning miracle or wonder.”
- Aekanएकन
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit origin name meaning one, unique, or single.”
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