Five Letter Girl Names

A rare Biblical name, belonging to a niece of Abraham. It means "to behold". Iscah is thought to be the origin of the English name Jessica, which was invented by Shakespeare for a character in his 1596 play The Merchant of Venice.

Not as familiar as some other Asian imports; has a strong unisex feel.

Cute, wintery Korean name that could cross borders.

An uncommon name occasionally heard in Italy and Hungary, where it is also the word for "mint."

With so many other places translating to first names, why not this major Japanese city -- especially if it holds some personal significance.

Salim is a popular Arabic name used in this form mostly for boys, though the variation Salem -- also a Biblical place-name -- is more popular for girls. In the US, the version given to girls is more usually the feminization Salima or Salimah.

A literary twist on rising star Nova, derived from the same Latin word.

This sunny Greek form of Alice with the trendy -i ending could be a great choice for parents looking for a unique and stylish way to get to the nickname Allie. Aliki is sometimes associated with the Greek word alikos meaning “scarlet”.

The Mira spelling was given to nearly 500 girls last year while this variation was used for only nine in the US.