Grace vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

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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

Grace Rank #40
Nova Rank #39

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #40 for Grace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

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 Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grace or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Grace and Nova mean?

Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Grace and Nova boy or girl names?

Grace is primarily a girl name. Nova is primarily a girl name.

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