Nova
Latin girl's name meaning “new”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- new
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #35
- Born in 2023
- 5,274
- Peak year
- 2023 (#35)
Meaning & origin
Nova is the Latin word for 'new'. In astronomy a nova is a star that suddenly flares bright, giving the name a celestial feel.
Is Nova a Latin name?
Yes — Nova is a Latin name meaning "new". Nova is the Latin word for 'new'. In astronomy a nova is a star that suddenly flares bright, giving the name a celestial feel. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Nova ranked #35 for girls. It has risen about 492 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 5,274 US girls were given the name Nova.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #35 in 2023
“Unranked” means Nova was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Nova
Nova is spelled N-O-V-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables.
Nova: frequently asked questions
What does the name Nova mean?
Nova is a Latin name meaning "new". Nova is the Latin word for 'new'. In astronomy a nova is a star that suddenly flares bright, giving the name a celestial feel.
Where does the name Nova come from?
Nova is of Latin origin. Nova is the Latin word for 'new'. In astronomy a nova is a star that suddenly flares bright, giving the name a celestial feel.
Is Nova a boy or a girl name?
Nova is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 5,274 girls and 237 boys — about 96% girls and 4% boys.
How many babies are named Nova?
In 2023, 5,274 US girls were given the name Nova.
Is Nova a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Nova ranked #35 for girls. It has risen about 492 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Nova?
Nova is spelled N-O-V-A — 4 letters.
How common is the name Nova?
In 2023, 5,274 US girls were given the name Nova. In the latest US data, Nova ranked #35 for girls. It has risen about 492 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Nova a Latin name?
Yes — Nova is a Latin name meaning "new". Nova is the Latin word for 'new'. In astronomy a nova is a star that suddenly flares bright, giving the name a celestial feel. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Nova mean in Latin?
In Latin, Nova means "new". Nova is the Latin word for 'new'. In astronomy a nova is a star that suddenly flares bright, giving the name a celestial feel.
Is Nova a Roman name?
Nova is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "new".