Novah Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNO-uh / /ˈnoʊ.ə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: new; English: variant of Nova
Historical & Cultural Background
In Latin, 'nova' means 'new' and is often associated with new stars. In English, Novah is a modern variant of Nova, which has gained popularity as a feminine name in recent years.
Trend Summary
The name Novah has seen a rise in usage as a modern feminine name.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nova
- Novah
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Nova (Spanish)
Famous people named Novah
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Fictional characters named Novah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Novah was first seen in the United States in 2006. Novah has ranked as high as #859 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Novah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Novah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 34 | |
| GA | 24 | |
| NC | 14 | |
| LA | 14 | |
| CA | 14 | |
| OH | 13 | |
| MO | 13 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| MS | 10 | |
| AL | 10 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| MD | 8 | |
| WI | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 110 |
| 2016 | 149 |
| 2017 | 181 |
| 2018 | 272 |
| 2019 | 290 |
| 2020 | 517 |
| 2021 | 381 |
| 2022 | 422 |
| 2023 | 401 |
| 2024 | 300 |