Charlotte vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Girl #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"New"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
5,044
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nov, Novi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nova Rank #39

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #39 for Nova.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Nova ___

  • Nova Rose
  • Nova Grace
  • Nova Mae
  • Nova Jane
  • Nova Claire
  • Nova Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nova more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nova at #39 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nova mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Nova boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Nova is primarily a girl name.

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