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Nova Meaning and Origin

Nova is Latin, Native American given name meaning The nuclear explosion of a white dwarf.

Nova is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Nova is currently #32 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Nova are Nova, Nova, Nova.

Nova is a 4 letters name with syllables.

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Nova

Nova name meaning

The nuclear explosion of a white dwarf

Nova name origin

Latin Native American

Name facts

4 letter name

Popularity

Nova is ranked #32 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Nova is ranked #883 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 96% of babies named Nova were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Nova in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Nova in Canada

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Nova - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Nova?
The meaning of the name Nova is The nuclear explosion of a white dwarf.
What is the origin of the name Nova?
The origin of the name Nova is Latin Native American .
Is Nova a girl or boy name?
The name Nova is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 4.34% of babies called Nova were boys, 95.66% of babies called Nova were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Nova?
According to statistics, Nova is ranked 32th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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