Girl · #3,678 in 2026

Anova

Name: Popularity of the name Anova in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Anova, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,678

Peak Rank

#3,678 (2026)

Total Babies

264

5-Yr Trend

+99%

2014

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3678

Peak Rank

264

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anova

Anova first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 41 Anovas were born — ranking #3,678 that year. As of 2026, Anova ranks #3,678 for baby girls with 41 births, rising sharply (+99% over the past five years). In total, more than 264 Anovas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Anova

Phonetically similar names — useful when Anova is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Inova
Canova
Anoa
Anavi
Envoy
Anaya
Anoka
Genova
Inoa
Enva
Kenova
Anya

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anova

What does the name Anova mean?

Anova is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anova in 2026?

In 2026, Anova ranks #3,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 41 babies given the name that year.

When was Anova most popular?

Anova reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,678 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Anova most popular?

Anova has historically been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anova.

Is Anova a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Anova is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Anova?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anova include Nealy, Anitria, Trameka. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anova

Anova is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 264 births in the dataset. Anova's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,678. Use the chart and map above to compare Anova's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.