Name comparison · girl names
Noelle vs. Nova
In 2025, Nova leads at #46 among U.S. girls' names, with Noelle at #202. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Noelle | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #202 | #46 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,507 | 4,657 |
| All-time peak | #202 in 2021 | #32 in 2021 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 15 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#54) | Mississippi (#9) |