Nova is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #794 in 2014 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 650 births ranking #68. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 6,258 girls born was named Nova. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Nova is a bright modern name meaning 'new'. It feels celestial, fresh, and full of momentum.
The name rose quickly as parents became drawn to short cosmic names with clear imagery. Its appeal comes from both its starry association and its crisp, contemporary sound.