Novaa
A unique feminine name inspired by the Latin word "nova" meaning new.
Name Census estimates that about 71 living Americans carry the first name Novaa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Novaa today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Novaa births was 2024 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Novaa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Novaa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
71
~ 1 in 4,827,526 Americans
Peak year
2024
16 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,143
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Novaa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Novaa from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 62 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Novaa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Novaa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Novaa
The given name Novaa is a relatively modern name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a variation of the word "nova," which is derived from the Latin word "nova," meaning "new" or "bright." The name Novaa is often associated with the astronomical phenomenon of a nova, which is a bright, newly appearing star that suddenly increases in brightness and then slowly fades over a period of weeks or months.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Novaa can be found in the novel "The Dispossessed" by Ursula K. Le Guin, published in 1974. In the novel, Novaa is a character from the fictional planet Anarres. While this is a fictional use of the name, it is one of the earliest instances of the name being used in literature.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Novaa. One of the earliest recorded instances is Novaa Shishkova, a Bulgarian writer and translator who lived from 1928 to 2015. She was known for her translations of works by authors such as Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa.
Another notable Novaa is Novaa Miller, an American actress and model born in 1981. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Desperate Housewives" and "The Hills Have Eyes."
In the field of sports, Novaa Ikachuku is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. She was born in 1995 and has represented Nigeria in international competitions.
Novaa Iqbal is a Pakistani artist and illustrator known for her intricate and detailed drawings. She was born in 1990 and has gained recognition for her work, which often explores themes of identity, culture, and storytelling.
Lastly, Novaa Zaman is a Bangladeshi singer and songwriter born in 1992. She has released several albums and is known for her fusion of traditional Bengali music with contemporary styles.
While the name Novaa is relatively new and not deeply rooted in ancient history or mythology, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among those drawn to its celestial connotations and unique sound.
People
Novaa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Novaa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Novaa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Novaa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 71 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Novaa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,827,526 US residents.
Is Novaa a common name?
We classify Novaa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 71 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Novaa most popular?
The single biggest year for Novaa was 2024, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Novaa is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Novaa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Novaa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Novaa in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Novaa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Novaa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Novaa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Novaa?
See how many Americans are named Novaa on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.