Mackenzie 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

Mackenzie Rank #200
Nova Rank #39

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #200 for Mackenzie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mackenzie ___

  • Mackenzie Grace
  • Mackenzie Mae
  • Mackenzie Elizabeth
  • Mackenzie Rose
  • Mackenzie Brooke
  • Mackenzie Lee

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 Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Mackenzie at #200 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Nova mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Mackenzie and Nova boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a girl name. Nova is primarily a girl name.

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