Nova is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #80 in 2024 with 603 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 650 births ranking #68. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 428 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.