Girls name · California
Nova in California
In SSA data for California, 4,299 babies are named Nova across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1955. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #93 most popular girls name, with 326 born.
Popularity over time
Nova in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 8 | #1059 |
| 1970 | 8 | #1526 |
| 1978 | 9 | #1524 |
| 1985 | 5 | #2772 |
| 2004 | 16 | #1628 |
| 2011 | 33 | #993 |
| 2018 | 301 | #120 |
| 2025 | 326 | #93 |
The most Nova births in California in a single year was 462, in 2022. Nova's highest rank in California was #63, set in 2022.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #63 in 2022 to #3431 in 1998, starting at #1059 in 1955 and ending at #93 in 2025.
Nationally, Nova's strongest state was Mississippi, where it hit #4 in 2022. See Nova in every state →
How popular is Nova in California?
In SSA data for California, 4,299 babies are named Nova across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1955. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #93 most popular girls name, with 326 born.
How many babies are named Nova in California?
California recorded 326 births of babies named Nova in 2025.
What is the rank of Nova in California?
Nova ranked #93 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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