She is a girl. A girl is someone who identifies as female and who may or may not identify with the gender roles typically associated with being a woman. Girls are often seen as having different needs, interests, and abilities than boys; they are also often seen as more emotionally mature and socially responsible than boys of the same age. Girls can have a wide variety of interests, from sports to academics to creative pursuits such as art or music. Girls can also be strong leaders, activists, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.