Novah

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Pronounced NOH-vuh /ˈnoʊ.və/High

Meaning: New; creative variant of Nova, from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus)High

In 30 seconds: A creative spelling of Nova, the Latin word for 'new' and the astronomical term for a star that suddenly brightens. The -h ending adds a gentle softness to a name that is already trending strongly.

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningNew; creative variant of Nova, from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus)

U.S. rank (2024)#891 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births300 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,213

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

Novah is a variant spelling of Nova, from Latin nova, the feminine form of novus (new). Nova entered English use both as a given name and as an astronomical term (plural: novae) in the 19th century.

Nova ranked in the U.S. top 50 for girls by the early 2020s. Novah, the variant with a silent h, appeared alongside it as parents sought a softer visual form. Novah ranked #891 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? In astronomy, a nova is a star that undergoes a sudden brightening due to a thermonuclear explosion on its surface — not to be confused with a supernova, which is the complete destruction of the star.

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Variations

NovaNovah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Novah mean?

Novah is a variant of Nova, meaning 'new' from Latin nova. In astronomy, a nova is a star that suddenly brightens dramatically.

How do you pronounce Novah?

It's said NOH-vuh — two syllables, stress on the first. The h is silent.

Is Novah a boy or girl name?

Novah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Novah?

Novah ranked #891 for U.S. girls in 2024.