Girls name · Pennsylvania
Nova in Pennsylvania
As of 2025, Nova was the #40 most common girls name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 179 births that year. Its total reaches 2,050 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917.
Popularity over time
Nova in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 | #631 |
| 2005 | 5 | #1486 |
| 2008 | 8 | #1065 |
| 2012 | 11 | #837 |
| 2016 | 84 | #138 |
| 2019 | 195 | #39 |
| 2022 | 229 | #25 |
| 2025 | 179 | #40 |
Rank swung between #25 (2022) and #1486 (2005) in Pennsylvania, from #631 in 1917 to #40 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Pennsylvania was 2022, with 229 Nova births. Its highest rank among girls names in Pennsylvania was #25, in 2022.
Its highest rank in any state was #4, in Mississippi in 2022. See Nova in every state →
How popular is Nova in Pennsylvania?
As of 2025, Nova was the #40 most common girls name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 179 births that year. Its total reaches 2,050 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917.
How many babies are named Nova in Pennsylvania?
179 Nova babies were born in Pennsylvania in 2025.
What is the rank of Nova in Pennsylvania?
Nova ranked #40 among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025.
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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