Nova is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2362 in 2000 with 66 recorded births. This places Nova in the top 13% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 5,920 births ranking #32. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 175.0%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 27,515 girls born was named Nova. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.