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Novalee is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Elaboration of Nova using the popular name suffix lee. It was used for the central character in the novel Where the Heart Is (1995), as well as the 2000 film adaptation." It ranked #977 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, elaboration of Nova using the popular name suffix lee. It was used for the central character in the novel Where the Heart Is (1995), as well as the 2000 film adaptation. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Novalee ranked #977 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #977 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Novalee mean?
Behind the Name does not give Novalee a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: elaboration of Nova using the popular name suffix lee.
Is Novalee a popular name?
Novalee ranked #977 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Novalee a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Novalee appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Novalee — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
