Girls name · Pennsylvania
Nova in Pennsylvania
Nova was the 40th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 179 babies named Nova that year. Since 1917, Pennsylvania families have named 2,050 babies Nova.
Popularity over time
Nova in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 | 631st |
| 2005 | 5 | 1486th |
| 2008 | 8 | 1065th |
| 2012 | 11 | 837th |
| 2016 | 84 | 138th |
| 2019 | 195 | 39th |
| 2022 | 229 | 25th |
| 2025 | 179 | 40th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 631st in 1917 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Nova in Pennsylvania in a single year was 229, in 2022. Its best showing was 25th 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 Pennsylvania?
Nova was the 40th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 179 babies named Nova that year. Since 1917, Pennsylvania families have named 2,050 babies Nova.
How many babies are named Nova in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 179 babies were named Nova in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Nova in Pennsylvania in a single year was 229, in 2022.
What is the rank of Nova in Pennsylvania?
Nova ranked 40th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 25th 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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