Nova vs Olivia

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nova Rank #39
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #39 for Nova.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nova ___

  • Nova Rose
  • Nova Grace
  • Nova Mae
  • Nova Jane
  • Nova Claire
  • Nova Jade

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nova or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nova at #39 in the United States.

What do Nova and Olivia mean?

Nova means "New" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nova and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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