Jai vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Jai Rank #1,308

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1308 for Jai.

Is Jai or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Jai and Nova mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Jai and Nova boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.