Novah

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewDeclining Also a pet name
#891 185in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Novah is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Nova, from the Latin nova meaning "new" or in astronomy, a star that suddenly increases dramatically in brightness. The added h gives it a slightly more Hebrew-inspired feel, connecting it to names like Jonah and Noah.

Novah carries the celestial beauty of the star phenomenon — sudden brilliance lighting up the sky. It has been rising alongside Nova as parents discover this short, luminous name that manages to feel both ancient and entirely modern at the same time.

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Popularity Over Time

Novah has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Novah
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s2,021
2010s1,161
2000s31

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 20062024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Novah
YearBirthsRank
2024300#891
2023401#706
2022422#699
2021381#747
2020517#569
2019290#914
2018272#973
2017181#1300
2016149#1521
2015110#1869
201461#2833
201342#3687
201221#6282
201121#6286
201014#8601
20097#14814
200812#9931
20075#19742
20067#14719

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Novah as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Novah has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 493 births since 2011.

#2854
Current rank
493
Total births
2020
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Novah be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Novah is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #891. As a boy's name, it ranks #2854.

Novah has two lives

Novah, the baby name
#891girls
3,213 babies
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Novah, the pet name
#31260pet name
1 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20062024) · Methodology