Novalee Girl

Popularity: #591 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNOH-vah-lee / /ˈnoʊ.və.li/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: New; Latin: New moon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Novalee is a modern invention, combining the prefix 'Nova,' meaning new, with the suffix '-lee,' which is often used in English names. It gained popularity in the early 21st century, particularly after its use in popular culture. The name reflects a trend towards unique and creative names for girls.

Trend Summary

Novalee has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

NovaNolaNiaNylaNoelleNessa

Variants

  • Novalie
  • Novalee

International Variants

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Famous people named Novalee

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Fictional characters named Novalee

Novalee Nation is the main character in the novel 'Where the Heart Is' by Billie Letts, who faces various challenges while raising her children in a Walmart.

Novalee is also featured in the film adaptation of 'Where the Heart Is,' portrayed by Natalie Portman.

Sibling Suggestions

NoraNatalieNaomiNinaNellieNadia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Novalee was first seen in the United States in 1962. Novalee has ranked as high as #991 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Novalee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Novalee (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 42
13%
CA 26
8%
GA 19
6%
TN 17
5%
PA 16
5%
NY 15
5%
WA 15
5%
KY 15
5%
OH 14
4%
MO 11
3%
AL 11
3%
NC 10
3%
WI 9
3%
CO 9
3%
FL 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19627
19636
19655
19736
200013
200163
200256
200340
200449
200542
200645
200762
200856
200968
201057
201183
201287
2013108
2014169
2015220
2016288
2017297
2018351
2019333
2020335
2021368
2022343
2023367
2024377