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Nova

female

Meaning

"New"

From Latin nova meaning new, it is influenced by astronomical terminology and has become a modern given name in multiple countries.

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Popularity History of Nova

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#39Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#39

Nova was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-4

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Nova Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Nova.

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Novi
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Novie
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Ava

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nova

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Nova, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

16 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables2
Length4 letters

Sibling Ideas