New; bright star
A modern American coinage likely derived from the Latin root 'novus' meaning new. It gained attention through the character Novalee Nation in the novel and film 'Where the Heart Is', often associated with the celestial 'nova'.
About 11 girls were named Novali in 2025.
The resilient protagonist who gives birth in a Wal-Mart · Where the Heart Is
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
