Is Nova a popular name?

Nova reached a best rank of #76 in 2022 and has charted in 4 years.

Where does Nova rank now?

Nova does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #76 (2022) · ranked in 4 years

Ranked in 4 years, Nova reached its best position of #76 in 2022.

It climbed from #94 in 2020 to #88 in 2023.

The latest tally (2025) shows no ranking for Nova in the top spots.

At its peak year of 2022, Nova was given to 6,198 newborns.

Nova was most popular around 2022, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

If Nova is on your shortlist, Noah, Nathan, Nicholas are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Nova a popular name?: Nova reached a best rank of #76 in 2022 and has charted in 4 years.
Where does Nova rank now?: Nova does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Nova a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Nova most popular?: Nova peaked around 2022.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)