Chloe 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

Chloe Rank #20
Nova Rank #39

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 vs #39 for Nova.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chloe ___

  • Chloe Grace
  • Chloe Rose
  • Chloe Anne
  • Chloe Jane
  • Chloe Marie
  • Chloe Elise

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 Chloe

Ethan Noah Sophie Emma Jake

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chloe or Nova more popular?

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Nova at #39 in the United States.

What do Chloe and Nova mean?

Chloe means "young green shoot" (Greek origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Chloe and Nova boy or girl names?

Chloe is primarily a girl name. Nova is primarily a girl name.

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