Foster 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

Foster Rank #1,077
Nova Rank #39

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #1077 for Foster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foster ___

  • Foster James
  • Foster Lee
  • Foster Grey
  • Foster Cole
  • Foster Reed
  • Foster Blue

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 Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Nova mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Nova boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a girl name.

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