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.
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
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Nova — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
