Nova vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Nova Rank #1,180

Kye Rank #1,197

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

Is Nova or Kye more popular?

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

What do Nova and Kye mean?

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

Are Nova and Kye boy or girl names?

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