Novah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1302 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Novah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1302
US Rank #891
About the Name Novah
Novah is holding steady in the rankings at #1302. It reached its peak of #1081 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2014.
Novah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #891, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Novah
Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Novah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Novah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Novah has held a stable position around #1302 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1081 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Novah is more popular in the US (#891) than in the UK (#1302). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Novah ranks #891 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
25
UK babies named Novah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 11 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Novah
Likely around 1 other Novah in the class
UK Popularity (2014–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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