Nova vs Kenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Nova Rank #1,180

Kenny Rank #1,355

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Nova or Kenny more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Nova and Kenny mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nova and Kenny boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.