Nova
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: New
Background: The name Nova comes from the Latin word 'nova,' meaning 'new.' This term has been used in various contexts, including astronomy, to refer to a star that suddenly increases in brightness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#571
Total births
54,140
Most popular decade
2020s
(84,255 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+248 ranks)
Years in Top 100
8
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
5.7% male
94.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 2020
- Peak year births
- 317
- Peak rank
- #758
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 176
- Recent rank
- #1,174
Female
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 12
- First year rank
- #629
- Peak year
- 2022
- Peak year births
- 5,920
- Peak rank
- #32
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,044
- Recent rank
- #39
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).