Novali
A feminine name of possibly French origin, potentially meaning "new vine".
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the first name Novali. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Novali today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Novali births was 2023 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Novali. 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.
People living today
195
~ 1 in 1,757,715 Americans
Peak year
2023
27 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,239
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Novali: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Novali from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 98 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
Novali 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 Novali during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Novalis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Novali
The name Novali is thought to have originated in ancient Persia, now known as Iran, around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "nav," meaning new, and "ali," meaning high or exalted. Together, the name Novali could be interpreted as "new and exalted" or "elevated to newness."
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Novali in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been a name used among the nobility or ruling classes of ancient Persia. The combination of "new" and "exalted" could have been seen as an auspicious name for a child, representing the hope for a bright and distinguished future.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Novali can be traced back to the 9th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age in Persia. One notable figure from this time was Novali Al-Khorasani, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived from 840 to 923 CE. He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and the study of celestial movements.
During the 11th century, a Sufi mystic named Novali Shirazi, born in 1017 CE, gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and poetry. His works explored the themes of divine love and the mystical path to enlightenment, influencing the Sufi tradition in Persia and beyond.
In the 13th century, a Persian philosopher and scholar named Novali Qazwini, born in 1210 CE, wrote extensively on topics ranging from geography to natural history. His work, titled "Marvels of Creation and the Oddities of Existence," became a influential source of knowledge in the Islamic world.
Another notable figure was Novali Ibn Hakim, a 14th-century Persian physician and writer who lived from 1281 to 1349 CE. He authored several medical treatises and contributed to the advancement of medical knowledge during his time.
In the 17th century, Novali Isfahani, born in 1618 CE, was a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist. His intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly prized and are considered masterpieces of Persian art and culture.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Novali, demonstrating its Persian origins and the diverse fields in which it has been represented, from mathematics and astronomy to philosophy, literature, and the arts.
People
Novali + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Novali 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
Novali: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Novali?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 195 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Novali 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 1,757,715 US residents.
Is Novali a common name?
We classify Novali as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 197 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Novali most popular?
The single biggest year for Novali was 2023, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Novali is about 9 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 Novali in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Novali a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Novali 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 Novali still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Novali 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 Novali 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 Novali?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Novali at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.