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Kova

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Pronounced KOH-vah /ˈkoʊ.vΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, echoing Slavic surnames ending -kova/-kov (e.g. Kovac, 'a smith'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Slavic surname-style coinage: Kova. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KOH-vah').
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Origin LowAmerican, Slavic
MeaningA modern name, echoing Slavic surnames ending -kova/-kov (e.g. Kovac, 'a smith'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#8626 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 113

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201920172025

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

Kova is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” echoing Slavic surnames ending -kova/-kov (e.g. Kovac, 'a smith'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Kova is a modern name, echoing Slavic surnames ending -kova/-kov (e.g. Kovac, 'a smith') β€” a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KOH-vah').
Overall data confidence 26%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

KovahKovoKovaa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kova mean?

Kova echoes Slavic surnames ending -kova/-kov (e.g. Kovac, 'a smith'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Kova?

It's said KOH-vah /ˈkoʊ.vΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kova a boy or girl name?

Kova is a boy's name.

How popular is Kova?

Kova is a very rare name in the U.S.

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