During puberty, girls grow taller rapidly, often becoming taller than their male cohorts for a short period of time. According to PBS Kids, a girl's growth spurt generally ends by the age of 13. While girls sometimes continue growing past this age, most of their growing is complete.
A girl's growth pattern is largely set by her genes, but it is also affected by nutrition and exercise, according to WebMD. If a girl's height seems abnormally tall or short compared to her parents, she should see a doctor for an assessment.
