Kye vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Kye Rank #1,197

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Nova mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Kye and Nova boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.