Girls name · New York
Nova in New York
Nova was the 80th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 170 babies named Nova that year. Since 1977, New York families have named 2,166 babies Nova.
Popularity over time
Nova in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 | 1829th |
| 2004 | 6 | 2058th |
| 2010 | 9 | 1567th |
| 2013 | 28 | 649th |
| 2016 | 96 | 194th |
| 2019 | 193 | 78th |
| 2022 | 246 | 52nd |
| 2025 | 170 | 80th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 1829th in 1977 to 80th in 2025.
The most babies named Nova in New York in a single year was 249, in 2023. Its best showing was 49th among girls names in 2023.
Across the country, Nova reached its best rank of 4th in Mississippi (2022). See Nova in every state →
How popular is Nova in New York?
Nova was the 80th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 170 babies named Nova that year. Since 1977, New York families have named 2,166 babies Nova.
How many babies are named Nova in New York?
In 2025, 170 babies were named Nova in New York. The most babies named Nova in New York in a single year was 249, in 2023.
What is the rank of Nova in New York?
Nova ranked 80th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 49th among girls names in 2023.
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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