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Novani

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Pronounced noh-VAH-nee /noʊˈvΙ‘.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining Nova ('new', Latin) with an -ani ending (echoing Leilani/Amani); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Nova + -ani blend: Novani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'noh-VAH-nee').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, joining Nova ('new', Latin) with an -ani ending (echoing Leilani/Amani); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8790 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 31

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Novani is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” joining Nova ('new', Latin) with an -ani ending (echoing Leilani/Amani; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'noh-VAH-nee').

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

Did you know? Novani is a modern name, joining Nova ('new', Latin) with an -ani ending (echoing Leilani/Amani) β€” a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'noh-VAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 26%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

NovanieNovanaNovanni

Nicknames

Nova

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If you like Novani…

Novaβ€” the first element
Amaniβ€” a sound-neighbor -ani girls' name
Leilaniβ€” a fellow -ani girls' name
Noelaniβ€” a companion -ani girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Novani mean?

Novani joins Nova ('new') with an -ani ending; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Novani?

It's said noh-VAH-nee /noʊˈvΙ‘.ni/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Novani a boy or girl name?

Novani is a girl's name.

How popular is Novani?

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

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