New
Derived from the Latin word 'novus', the name refers to something new or a fresh start. In astronomy, it describes a star that suddenly increases in brightness before fading back to its original state.
About 4,657 girls were named Nova in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist and first Indigenous Australian in federal parliament
British film and stage actress known for Hitchcock films
Protagonist and secret anarchist with superpowers · Renegades series
Journalist, activist, and healer · Queen Sugar
The same feel as Nova — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
