Nova Unisex

Popularity: #748 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNOH-vah / ˈnoʊ.və

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: new; English: a reference to the star

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nova is derived from the Latin word 'novus,' meaning 'new.' In astronomy, a nova refers to a star that suddenly increases in brightness. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with a sense of freshness and new beginnings.

Trend Summary

The name Nova has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade.

Similar Names

NoraNovaeNivenNiles

Variants

  • Novah

International Variants

  • Noé (French)
  • Nova (Spanish)
  • Nova (Italian)

Famous people named Nova

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Fictional characters named Nova

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Sibling Suggestions

NolanNinaNicoNiaNash

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nova was first seen in the United States in 1880. Nova has ranked as high as #1039 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Nova has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nova (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 23
19%
NY 15
13%
FL 13
11%
TX 12
10%
PA 10
8%
GA 9
8%
NC 7
6%
OH 6
5%
IN 5
4%
WI 5
4%
MI 5
4%
NV 5
4%
AZ 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
19115
19135
19158
19167
19175
19199
192012
19215
192211
19235
192412
19256
19265
19295
19305
19317
19377
19386
19426
19438
19465
19485
19576
19716
19746
19765
19796
19805
19827
19896
19905
19965
199710
19989
199910
20008
200119
200213
200313
200422
200521
200623
200723
200828
200942
201037
201141
201263
201379
2014104
2015129
2016152
2017230
2018254
2019259
2020317
2021276
2022271
2023237
2024176