Sekani vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sekani

Boy #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

African Malawian Zambian American

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Sekani Rank #1,226

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1226 for Sekani.

Is Sekani or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Sekani at #1226 in the United States.

What do Sekani and Nova mean?

Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Sekani and Nova boy or girl names?

Sekani is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.