Nova
5 countries#46 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nova was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
59,010 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #46 · peaked in 2022 with 6,198 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,580 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #90 · peaked in 2021 with 571 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,020 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #101 · peaked in 2021 with 531 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
476 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #74 · peaked in 2024 with 75 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
236 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #994 · peaked in 2022 with 50 births
Most common in: Paris, Guadeloupe, Rhône, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
84 births recorded 2016–2025 · currently #121 · peaked in 2024 with 20 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nova’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1905 | — |
| 2007 | #1551 | ↑354 |
| 2008 | #1359 | ↑192 |
| 2009 | #1105 | ↑254 |
| 2010 | #1127 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #885 | ↑242 |
| 2012 | #618 | ↑267 |
| 2013 | #527 | ↑91 |
| 2014 | #287 | ↑240 |
| 2015 | #213 | ↑74 |
| 2016 | #136 | ↑77 |
| 2017 | #94 | ↑42 |
| 2018 | #55 | ↑39 |
| 2019 | #51 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #38 | ↑13 |
| 2021 | #32 | ↑6 |
| 2022 | #32 | — |
| 2023 | #35 | ↓3 |
| 2024 | #39 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #46 | ↓7 |
Frequently asked questions about Nova
Is Nova a popular name?
Yes — Nova currently ranks #46 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nova more common for boys or girls?
Nova is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nova most popular?
Nova peaked in 2022 in United States, with 6,198 recorded births that year.
Is Nova rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nova’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #629 in 1885 to #46 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nova?
At least 61,826 babies have been recorded with the name Nova across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nova popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nova appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nova?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nova include Willow, Emilia, Naomi, Riley.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Nova in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.