Cova

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Pronounced KOH-vah /ˈkoʊ.və/High

Meaning: A short form of Covadonga — an Asturian Marian shrine and place, from Latin Cova Dominica, 'cavern/cave of the Lady'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Covadonga: Cova. Crisp, devout, and warm.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningA short form of Covadonga — an Asturian Marian shrine and place, from Latin Cova Dominica, 'cavern/cave of the Lady'; we note the place

U.S. rank (2025)#7980 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cova is a short form of Covadonga — an Asturian Marian shrine and place in northern Spain, from Latin Cova Dominica, 'cavern/cave of the Lady' (we note the place). A crisp, devout name (said 'KOH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Spanish families. Rare, cave-of-the-Lady at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Covadonga is an Asturian Marian shrine and place, from Latin Cova Dominica, 'cavern/cave of the Lady' — Cova is its crisp short form, devout and warm (we note the place; said 'KOH-vah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Covadonga — place noted

Variations

CovadongaCobadonga

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cova mean?

Cova is a short form of Covadonga — an Asturian Marian shrine, 'cave of the Lady'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Cova?

It's said KOH-vah /ˈkoʊ.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cova a boy or girl name?

Cova is a girl's name.

How popular is Cova?

Cova is a rare name in the U.S.