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Novia

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Pronounced NOH-vee-ah /ˈnoʊ.vi.ə/High

Meaning: From Spanish novia, 'a bride; a girlfriend; a sweetheart'; also linked to Latin novus, 'new'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A bride; a sweetheart; new: Novia is Spanish/Latin. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom Spanish novia, 'a bride; a girlfriend; a sweetheart'; also linked to Latin novus, 'new'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9301 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202018992025

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

Novia comes from Spanish novia, 'a bride; a girlfriend; a sweetheart'; it is also linked to Latin novus, 'new' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'NOH-vee-ah'; nickname Nova).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern name. Rare, a-bride-and-new at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Novia means 'a bride; a girlfriend; a sweetheart' in Spanish — and is linked to Latin novus, 'new' — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NOH-vee-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Novia — routes layered

Variations

NoviahNova

Nicknames

Nova

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Novia mean?

Novia is Spanish for 'a bride; a sweetheart'; also linked to Latin 'new', so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Novia?

It's said NOH-vee-ah /ˈnoʊ.vi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Novia a boy or girl name?

Novia is a girl's name.

How popular is Novia?

Novia is a rare name in the U.S.

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