Nova vs Harlem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

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Nova Rank #1,180

Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Harlem mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Nova and Harlem boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.