What is the origin of the name Nova?

Nova is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Nova?

In 2023, 5,044 babies were named Nova in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Nova is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 5,044 ↗

All-Time Total: 50,545

Peak Year: 2022

Nova is a Latin word meaning "new." It is often used as a given name to symbolize new beginnings or fresh starts.

Girl names closely related to Nova

Rylee Phoenix Marley Bailey Kennedy Journey Addison Harper

Boy names closely related to Nova

Grayson Asher Lennox Carter Jace Ashton Kaden Jaxon

Names with similar meaning to Nova

Neo Novella

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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