Tova

Tova is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 65 girls in the United States.

Tova at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tova

Tova belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tova first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1750 in 1984, and in 2024 65 babies received the name — 2,683 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tova in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#1750 in 1984
Peak year
2023
Babies named Tova in 2024
65
Total since 1880
2,683

Tova in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2201 in 2017
Babies named Tova in 2025
3
Total since 1996
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tova mean?

The meaning of Tova is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tova a boy or girl name?

Tova is a girl name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tova?

Tova comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tova?

Tova first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #1750 in 1984, and 65 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].