Girls name · Ohio
Nova in Ohio
Nova was the 28th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 217 babies named Nova that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 2,444 babies Nova.
Popularity over time
Nova in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 392nd |
| 1923 | 6 | 541st |
| 1938 | 5 | 592nd |
| 2008 | 8 | 1090th |
| 2013 | 24 | 449th |
| 2017 | 164 | 56th |
| 2021 | 277 | 16th |
| 2025 | 217 | 28th |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio climbed from 392nd in 1912 to 28th in 2025.
The most babies named Nova in Ohio in a single year was 277, in 2021. Its best showing was 15th 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 Ohio?
Nova was the 28th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 217 babies named Nova that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 2,444 babies Nova.
How many babies are named Nova in Ohio?
In 2025, 217 babies were named Nova in Ohio. The most babies named Nova in Ohio in a single year was 277, in 2021.
What is the rank of Nova in Ohio?
Nova ranked 28th among girls names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 15th 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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