Ova

Ova - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Ova at a glance

Ova is ranked #1715 among boy baby names in 1955, with 5 births in 1955. It peaked in 1918 at #1094 and first appeared on the charts in 1914.

Rank in 1955
#1715
Births in 1955
5
Peak year
1918 (#1094)
First appeared
1914
Popularity
1 in 396,513 boys
Visitor rating
3.0/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Ova appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1108. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ova and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ova? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ova. The baby boy name Ova was given to 5 baby boys in 1955, ranking #1715 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 396,513 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ova peaked in popularity 108 years ago in 1918 on position 1094.



Famous with this name

Ova Saopeng
Ova Emilia
Louis Ova


How would you rate Ova, 1-5?

Rating: 3.0/5 (5 recent votes)


Ova is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ova is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #419 - and is the least popular in Kentucky at position #419.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ova is where you live.


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Ova origin and meaning

Ova is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Ova, pop culture references for the name Ova and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ova

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ova, sorted by popularity.

Obie / Opie / Obi / Ovie / Oiva / Opha / Ovey / Obbie / Oba /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19551715
19491684
19471725
19461467
19441388
19431463
19401275
19391275
19381595
19371137
19361614
19351359
19331125
19321716
19311352
19301313
19291311
19271659
19261654
19251234
19241098
19231409
19221336
19211465
19201669
19191410
19181094
19171416
19161176
19151368
19141108

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Kentucky419

Even more about Ova


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ova a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ova?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1918
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Ova
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 396,513
Letter count 3
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1914
1955 births +5

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