How Common is the First Name Nova?
We estimate that there are 55,769 people named Nova who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Nova is the 463rd most common for women, and the 855th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Nova?
The average person named Nova is 7.08 years old.
Is Nova a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
4,806 people named Nova were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 46th most popular name for girls, and the 112nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Nova peaked between 2021–2022, when it was the 32nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Nova a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Nova is mostly a female name, but there are some men named Nova. 94.5% of people named Nova are female, while 5.5% are male.
Facts About the Name Nova
Popularity of Nova in England
In 2020, Nova was the 144th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.