Kit vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Kit Rank #1,154

Nova Rank #1,180

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Kit or Nova more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Kit and Nova mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Kit and Nova boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.