US Popularity:88
Origin:Latin
Meaning:new
Nova is a girl's name of Latin origin. It is derived from "novus," meaning "new." Nova is also an astronomic term given to bright stars that appear suddenly in the sky and release powerful energy. It was first used as a girl's name in the 19th century and is especially popular in Scandinavian nations. With a name like Nova, you can celebrate your new arrival and show them how much they light up your life.
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Common Nicknames for Nova

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How Popular Is The Name Nova?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nova is currently #21 on The Bump
Girl:Nova is currently #20 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nova is currently #88 in U.S. births
Girl:Nova is currently #35 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#35
in 2023
- 3
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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