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Summary

The name 'Nova' has a Latin origin meaning 'new'. It has evolved from Latin to Old French and then to Modern English. The name embodies traits of brightness and new beginnings. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.

The name Nova is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nova has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Nova' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3387th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4298th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6024th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3823rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1022nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 772nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 960th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1802nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1789th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3609th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1435th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 72nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nova' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.