Nova vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Nova Rank #1,180

Ash Rank #1,152

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

Is Nova or Ash more popular?

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

What do Nova and Ash mean?

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

Are Nova and Ash boy or girl names?

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