Girls name · North Carolina
Nova in North Carolina
Nova was the 29th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 203 babies named Nova that year. Since 1915, North Carolina families have named 2,270 babies Nova.
Popularity over time
Nova in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 529th |
| 1934 | 5 | 549th |
| 2000 | 5 | 1268th |
| 2011 | 14 | 642nd |
| 2014 | 37 | 266th |
| 2018 | 191 | 34th |
| 2021 | 227 | 17th |
| 2025 | 203 | 29th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 529th in 1915 to 29th in 2025.
The most babies named Nova in North Carolina in a single year was 260, in 2022. Its best showing was 13th 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 North Carolina?
Nova was the 29th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 203 babies named Nova that year. Since 1915, North Carolina families have named 2,270 babies Nova.
How many babies are named Nova in North Carolina?
In 2025, 203 babies were named Nova in North Carolina. The most babies named Nova in North Carolina in a single year was 260, in 2022.
What is the rank of Nova in North Carolina?
Nova ranked 29th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 13th 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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