Tova

Girl name

Tova has been given to 2,750 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 24,353 girls was named Tova.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,750

Peak year

2023 (94 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

▼ -6%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tova — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Novagirl

59,010 babies since 1880

Toyagirl

3,992 babies since 1932

Ovaunisex

1,892 babies since 1881

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tova.

Asmagirl

2,747 babies since 1971

Sunniegirl

2,754 babies since 1915

Dannigirl

2,766 babies since 1948

Rhyleegirl

2,766 babies since 1993

Khalanigirl

2,732 babies since 2000

Kinzleygirl

2,771 babies since 2003

Kaisleygirl

2,771 babies since 2006

Aleengirl

2,726 babies since 1896

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FAQ

How popular is the name Tova?

Tova has been given to 2,750 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tova peak?

Tova peaked in 2023, when 94 babies were given the name.

Is Tova a girl or boy name?

Tova is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tova are girls).

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