It is also the name given to a star that beams with sudden and increasing brightness after exploding with a burst of energy, making it a name fitting any child destined to make their mark on the world.
How Popular Is the Name Nova?
The name Nova first started being used in the 19th century. It had a slow rise in popularity, remaining in the bottom quarter of the top 1,000 baby names in the United States up through the late 1930s. It then dropped off the list entirely and didn’t appear again until 2011. Since 2017, it has been in the top 100 most popular names. In 2020, the name Nova was the 38th most popular baby girl name in the United States. It was given to 4,940 babies that year.
Similar Names
Other female names with Latin origins include:
AuroraAvaCamilaCeciliaLillianOliviaSerenityValentinaVictoriaViolet
Other female names that start with ‘N’ include:
NadiaNadyaNancyNatalieNellNessaNeveahNikkiNora
Suggested Sibling Names
A great sibling name to pair with Nova could be:
CamilleConradDeltaEdenEverettFreyaJasperJulianJustineLawsonMiloSage
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