Girls name · California
Nova in California
Nova was the 93rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 326 babies named Nova that year. Since 1955, California families have named 4,299 babies Nova.
Popularity over time
Nova in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 8 | 1059th |
| 1970 | 8 | 1526th |
| 1978 | 9 | 1524th |
| 1985 | 5 | 2772nd |
| 2004 | 16 | 1628th |
| 2011 | 33 | 993rd |
| 2018 | 301 | 120th |
| 2025 | 326 | 93rd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1059th in 1955 to 93rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nova in California in a single year was 462, in 2022. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 2022.
Across the country, Nova reached its best rank of 4th in Mississippi (2022). See Nova in every state →
How popular is Nova in California?
Nova was the 93rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 326 babies named Nova that year. Since 1955, California families have named 4,299 babies Nova.
How many babies are named Nova in California?
In 2025, 326 babies were named Nova in California. The most babies named Nova in California in a single year was 462, in 2022.
What is the rank of Nova in California?
Nova ranked 93rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 2022.
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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