Nova vs Savannah

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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Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Savvy, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nova Rank #39
Savannah Rank #107

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #107 for Savannah.

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

Savannah ___

  • Savannah Grace
  • Savannah Rose
  • Savannah Mae
  • Savannah Jo
  • Savannah Lynn
  • Savannah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

If you choose Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nova or Savannah more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Savannah at #107 in the United States.

What do Nova and Savannah mean?

Nova means "New" (Latin origin). Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin).

Are Nova and Savannah boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a girl name. Savannah is primarily a girl name.

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