New life or new star
Zanova is a modern invented name likely derived from the Slavic root 'nova' meaning new. It combines a sharp, contemporary 'Z' initial with a classic feminine suffix, suggesting a sense of fresh beginnings or a celestial 'new star'.
Less common today
Zanova isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,061 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
