Short Baby Names (4 Letters or Fewer)
Short names travel well: easy to spell, hard to mispronounce, and they pair with almost any surname. Every name here is four letters or fewer and still carries a real meaning.
26 names in this list — tap any name for its full meaning, etymology and pronunciation.
Girl names
- AoiJapanese
A classic name referring to the hollyhock flower, symbolizing high ambition.
- ElifTurkish
Named after the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, it symbolizes slenderness and a straight, honest character.
- EmaJapanese
A beautiful name often representing a combination of flax and painting or favor.
- EmmaItalian
Means "whole, universal" — simple and beloved across Italy.
- IaraArabic
A beautiful and evocative name meaning small butterfly.
- IoneGreek
A delicate name referring to the violet flower.
- MeiJapanese
A sweet name meaning a sprout or bud, often associated with new beginnings and growth.
- MioJapanese
A lovely name typically meaning beautiful cherry blossom or beautiful thread.
- NoaHebrew
A rhythmic name meaning movement or motion, representing a spirited and active nature.
- NourArabic
A timeless and radiant name signifying divine light and luminosity.
- RinJapanese
A popular name meaning dignified, severe, or cold in an elegant and bracing way.
- RioJapanese
A bright name often meaning white jasmine combined with a center or thread.
- SamaArabic
A graceful name that translates to sky or heavens, symbolizing high status and loftiness.
- SiaHindi
A name associated with the goddess Sita, symbolizing devotion and virtue.
- YaraArabic
A delicate name meaning small butterfly or lady of the spring.
- ZivaHebrew
Radiating light and splendor, this name evokes brightness and a cheerful spirit.
Boy names
- AdelArabic
A virtuous name representing justice, fairness, and noble character.
- AmirArabic
A regal name meaning prince, commander, or a born leader.
- AnasArabic
A friendly name meaning affection, love, and pleasant companionship.
- EnzoItalian
Short form of Lorenzo/Enrico — energetic and short.
- IyadArabic
A strong name signifying support, power, and a person of influence.
- LucaItalian
Means "from Lucania" — bright, simple and modern-classic.
- OmarArabic
A timeless name meaning long-lived, flourishing, and full of life.
- RamiArabic
A poetic name referring to a skilled archer or one who aims for greatness.
- SamiArabic
A beautiful name meaning elevated, sublime, and highly regarded.
- ZaidArabic
A classic name signifying growth, abundance, and one who makes progress.
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