Feminine dossier · first seen 1885
Nova
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
5,927
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Nova
How many people are named Nova?
An estimated 52,214 living Americans are named Nova.
How rare is Nova?
Nova is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,657 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 21.4% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Nova?
The median age of a living American named Nova is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 8 years old.
Is Nova still popular?
Yes — Nova is currently rising in popularity, with 4,657 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 9.3× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Nova most common?
Nova has its strongest geographic signal in Oklahoma, where it appears 6.2× more often than the national baseline.
1885Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
21.4%
2025
4,657
All-time
55,783