Where does the name Nova come from?

Nova is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Nova a boy or a girl name?

Nova is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 94% of children given the name Nova are girls and 6% are boys.

How popular is the name Nova in 2023?

Nova ranks #35 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 6,198 babies.

How do you pronounce Nova?

Nova is pronounced NOH-vah (2 syllables).

A name from Latin · Girl

Nova

New; a new star.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

46,054 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

5,519 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

NNew; a new star.

Quick answers

People often ask about Nova.

What does the name Nova mean?: Nova means new; a new star.
Where does the name Nova come from?: Nova is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Nova a boy or a girl name?: Nova is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 94% of children given the name Nova are girls and 6% are boys.
How popular is the name Nova in 2023?: Nova ranks #35 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 6,198 babies.
How do you pronounce Nova?: Nova is pronounced NOH-vah (2 syllables).

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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.