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Pronounced KOH-vah
π Hear it /ΛkoΚ.vΙ/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: A modern name, echoing Slavic surnames ending -kova/-kov (e.g. Kovac, 'a smith'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Slavic surname-style coinage: Kova. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KOH-vah').
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Meaning A 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. births 9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2019
Total births (all-time) β 104
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2019 2017 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). 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 Kovah Kovo Kovaa
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Kovaβ¦ Nova β a fellow -ova short name Koa β a sound-neighbor short boys' name Milo β a companion short -o boys' name Sava β a fellow Slavic choice Kayson β shares Kova's American roots 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 /ΛkoΚ.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.
