Nova is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #39 in 2024 with 5,044 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 5,920 births ranking #32. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20,916.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 320 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.