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Nova

“Nova derives from the Latin word "novus," meaning "new," and was historically used in astronomy to denote newly discovered stars.”

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#46
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish, Swedish (Modern), Dutch (Modern)
Letters4
Numerology7 Chaldean 1
Global rank#31

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nova

Nova derives from the Latin word "novus," meaning "new," and was historically used in astronomy to denote newly discovered stars.

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Etymology

Nova derives from the Latin word "novus," meaning "new," and was historically used in astronomy to denote newly discovered stars. The name gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in modern Western culture, with no specific religious or ethnic tradition associated with it.

Nova currently ranks #46 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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