Nova name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.

The name Nova

Story and style

Nova is a short name for girls.

For parents, Nova is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.

At a glance

The quick version

Best rank88th in 2025
Listed years1/18 years
TrendLimited Data
First listed2025
StyleLess Common, Short
Length4 letters

More about Nova

Background notes

What style of name is Nova?

Nova feels less common and short.

Nova ranking history in Australia

Published national top-100 ranking by year

Nova was most recently listed at 88th in 2025, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 1 of 18 years we currently cover.

YearRank
202588th
2024Not in top 100
2023Not in top 100
2022Not in top 100
2021Not in top 100
2020Not in top 100
2019Not in top 100
2018Not in top 100
2017Not in top 100
2016Not in top 100
2015Not in top 100
2014Not in top 100
2013Not in top 100
2012Not in top 100
2011Not in top 100
2010Not in top 100
2009Not in top 100
2008Not in top 100