6,074births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
2002Peak · Sweden
#365Sweden 2025
Tova is a girl name family recorded 6,074 times in 5 countries since 1942. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#365 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2002, at 245.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Tova
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tova | Swedish | 2,750 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2607 | 2023 | ▲ 5 % |
| Tova | Swedish | 2,533 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #365 | 2002 | ▼ 49 % |
| Tova | Swedish | 99 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2017 | – |
| Tova | Swedish | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2023 | – |
| Tova | Swedish | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2005 | – |
| Tovah | English | 660 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8860 | 1979 | ▲ 3 % |
How we grouped these names
- Tova ↔ Tovah — spelling variant
Questions about Tova
How popular is the name Tova?
In 2025 it ranked #365 in Sweden. Official registers record 6,074 births across 5 countries.
What is Tova in other languages?
Tovah (English).
When was Tova most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2002, at 245.3 births per 100,000.
Is Tova a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Tova is a girl name.