Nova
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“New; a star showing sudden brightness”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Nova is a Latin name meaning "New; a star showing sudden brightness." Currently ranked #103 nationally with 5,220 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +190% vs the previous decade.
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