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Kova

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-vah /ˈkoʊ.vΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name (echoing Cova, a Spanish Marian title 'of the cave', and the soft -ova names); construction informalLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Kova is a sleek coined name (echoing Cova and the -ova names). Distinctive, soft, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name (echoing Cova, a Spanish Marian title 'of the cave', and the soft -ova names); construction informal
U.S. rank (2025)#5164 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 170

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420162025

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 coined name β€” echoing Cova (from the Spanish Covadonga, a Marian title, 'of the cave') and the soft -ova surname endings (construction informal, which we flag honestly). A sleek, distinctive name; the crisp sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, a-modern-coinage at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kova is a sleek, modern coined name β€” echoing Cova (a Spanish Marian title, Covadonga, 'of the cave') and the soft Slavic -ova endings; distinctive and crisp.
Overall data confidence 42%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” recent emergence

Variations

CovaKovahKovia

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kova mean?

Kova is a modern coined name (echoing Cova and the -ova names); it has no fixed traditional meaning, which we flag.

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 girl's name.

How popular is Kova?

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

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