Lilah vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilah

Girl #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
1,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lil

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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

Lilah Rank #179
Nova Rank #39

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #179 for Lilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilah ___

  • Lilah Rose
  • Lilah Grace
  • Lilah Jane
  • Lilah Mae
  • Lilah Frances
  • Lilah Claire

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 Lilah

Ezra Jonah Elara Violet Silas

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilah or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Lilah at #179 in the United States.

What do Lilah and Nova mean?

Lilah means "night" (Hebrew origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Lilah and Nova boy or girl names?

Lilah is primarily a girl name. Nova is primarily a girl name.

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