Anova
A girl's name of Latin origin with 185 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Anova is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 185 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Anova ranks #3751 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Anova is a girl's baby name, a modern invented name possibly inspired by the Latin root novus (new) or functioning as a creative variation of Nova, which means 'new' or refers to a star that suddenly increases in brightness.
Clean, short, and distinctly modern, Anova has the same celestial appeal as Nova but with a more unique sound. For parents who love Nova but find it too common, Anova offers something in the same cosmic family with real individuality.
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Anova is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Anova has been recorded as a girl's name since 2014, with 185 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anova has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 132 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 53 | — |
The Story of Anova
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Anova is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Anova are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Anova?
Only about 1 in every 90,000 babies born in 2024 was named Anova — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2020s with 132 births that decade.
Anova by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2014–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | #3751 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4370 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6474 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5975 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5499 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6727 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7797 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8838 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16675 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16785 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2024