Girl · #7,565 in 2026

Cova

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

Current Rank

#7,565

Peak Rank

#7,565 (2024)

Total Babies

125

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#7565

Peak Rank

125

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cova

Cova first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 14 Covas were born — ranking #7,565 that year. As of 2026, Cova ranks #7,565 for baby girls with 14 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Covas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cova

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

Kova
Cava
Kava
Kiva
Keva
Covo
Covi
Cove
Coven
Covey
Coves
Coa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cova

What does the name Cova mean?

Cova is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cova in 2026?

In 2026, Cova ranks #7,565 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Cova most popular?

Cova reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #7,565 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

Cova has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cova.

Is Cova a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cova?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cova include Asta, Vallee, Sultana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cova

Cova is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 125 births in the dataset. Cova's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #7,565. Use the chart and map above to compare Cova'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.