New, friend, or sweetheart
In Latin, Novia is derived from 'novus' meaning new. In Spanish, it is the literal word for 'girlfriend' or 'bride'. It is also occasionally linked to the Old English 'nufu' or 'nefa', though its modern usage is primarily romantic or indicative of new beginnings.
Less common today
Novia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,346 in 2020.
A character in the video game series · Fire Emblem
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Shannara Chronicles
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
