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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ova — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ousmane|Ovadia
LatinGirl→ Stable

Ova

OH-vuh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16991 in 2023

Peak: #8917 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16991 in 2023

Peak: #8917 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #16991 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
7
Higher than 7% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Ova scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Latin RootModernNatureEgg SymbolismFertility2-syllableGirlMinimalistShortScientificBotanical AestheticRising
Character
new beginningsfertile potential
STRONG
High confidence

Ova is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Ova at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'ovum' meaning egg, symbolizing new life, potential, and fertility.
Language root:Latin · English
Peak rank:#8917 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
EvaAvaOlive◈OvalOva
Similar Style
Eden◈IvyNova◈LunaIris
Works well with
ElmIrisNova◈Eden◈Sage◈River◈Wren◈Hazel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ova · Overview
Summary

Ova is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful · Nature character
Ova carries a soft, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ova.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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