Nova

Meaning of Nova

Nova means "new" in Latin. It often refers to a star that suddenly increases in brightness.

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Popularity of Nova

Nova has held fairly steady, sitting around #46 in 2025 after peaking at #32 in 2021.

Nova as a boy's name

Nova is also used as a boy's name. Nova means "new" in Latin. It's often associated with a star that suddenly increases in brightness.

Notable people named Nova

• Nova Peris
  Australian politician and athlete
• Nova Miller
  Swedish singer and actress
• Nova Rockafeller
  Canadian singer and songwriter
• Nova Villa
  Filipina actress and comedian
• Nova Meierhenrich
  German actress and television presenter

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Questions about the name Nova

What does the name Nova mean?

Nova means nova means "new" in latin. it often refers to a star that suddenly increases in brightness, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Nova a boy's or a girl's name?

Nova is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Nova?

In 2025, Nova ranked #46 for girls, down from #39 the year before.

When was Nova most popular?

Nova peaked at #32 in 2021.