Novah
Novah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Chaser of light, new, or rest.
Origin and history
Novah is a modern spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Nova or Noah. It gained significant traction in the United States during the 2020s as modern parents favored phonetic -h endings on short, melodic names.
Popularity in the United States
3,469 babies in the United States have been named Novah since 1880. It ranks #3013 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #719.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.7 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,161 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,277 |
Fun facts
- The vast majority of total U.S. recorded births for Novah have occurred since 2020.
- It blends elements of the Latin word 'nova' (meaning new) with the traditional soft ending of names like Hannah or Norah.