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
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.
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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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 most commonly a girl's name.
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.