Girl · #6,357 in 2026

Knova

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

Current Rank

#6,357

Peak Rank

#4,412 (2021)

Total Babies

201

5-Yr Trend

+12%

2014

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#4412

Peak Rank

201

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Knova

Knova 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 2021, when 31 Knovas were born — ranking #4,412 that year. As of 2026, Knova ranks #6,357 for baby girls with 18 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 201 Knovas 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

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Names that sound like Knova

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Knova

What does the name Knova mean?

Knova 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 Knova in 2026?

In 2026, Knova ranks #6,357 among girls' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Knova most popular?

Knova reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #4,412 that year with 31 babies given the name.

Is Knova a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Knova?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Knova include Roman, Reia, Aneliz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Knova

Knova is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 201 births in the dataset. Knova's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #4,412. Use the chart and map above to compare Knova'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.