Nabi vs Ova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ova

Boy #32,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"plural of ovum (biological)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
O

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nabi Rank #4,920
Ova Rank #32,572

Nabi is more popular, ranked #4920 vs #32572 for Ova.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Ova ___

  • Ova James
  • Ova Lee
  • Ova Ray
  • Ova Dean
  • Ova Glenn
  • Ova Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

If you choose Ova

Nova Iva Mira Lena Cova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nabi or Ova more popular?

Nabi is more popular, ranked #4920 compared to Ova at #32572 in the United States.

What do Nabi and Ova mean?

Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin). Ova means "plural of ovum (biological)" (Latin origin).

Are Nabi and Ova boy or girl names?

Nabi is primarily a girl name. Ova is primarily a boy name.

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