Ash vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Ash Rank #1,152

Nova Rank #1,180

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Ash or Nova more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Ash and Nova mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Ash and Nova boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.