Novalee
How to say it: NOH-vuh-lee · /ˈnoʊvəli/
Modern blend of Nova (Latin 'new') and Lee (English 'meadow'); a contemporary invented compound with no classical precedent.
Novalee was the 762nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 261 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #752 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #762 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 261 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,016 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #752 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Belonging almost entirely to recent decades, Novalee is a recent arrival. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a gentle creative spirit, Novalee carries sky and light imagery. Everlee shares its style.
Nicknames
- Nova
- Lee
- Novy
Other spellings
Honouring a Novalee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Novalee is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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