Namesake.

Nova

Girl Latin /NOH-vah/ #35 in 2023

Nova is a girl name of Latin origin.

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Meaning of Nova

New; a new star.

Popularity of Nova

Popularity, 1880–2023
5,511 births in 2023
1880 2023

46,019 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2022
6,191 babies
First recorded
1880
Earliest SSA data
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.