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Nevada

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Pronounced neh-VAH-dah /nɛˈvɑ.də/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish nevada, 'snow-covered; snowy' (the U.S. state, named for the Sierra Nevada) — a place-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Snow-covered; snowy: Nevada is a Spanish place-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'neh-VAH-dah').
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningFrom Spanish nevada, 'snow-covered; snowy' (the U.S. state, named for the Sierra Nevada) — a place-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#6703 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 723

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719532025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nevada comes from Spanish nevada, 'snow-covered; snowy' (the U.S. state, named for the Sierra Nevada, 'snowy mountain range'; we note the place). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'neh-VAH-dah').

In the U.S. it registers thinly for both sexes. Rare, snow-covered at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Nevada means 'snow-covered; snowy' in Spanish (the U.S. state, named for the Sierra Nevada, 'snowy range') — a lyrical place-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the place; said 'neh-VAH-dah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nevada — place-name; unisex

Variations

NevaehNevadah

Nicknames

Nev

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If you like Nevada…

Sierra— a fellow Spanish place word-name
Montana— another U.S. place-name
Reno— a sound-neighbor Nevada place-name
Romero— lands in the same popularity range
Neftali— another Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nevada mean?

Nevada is Spanish for 'snow-covered; snowy' (the U.S. state); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Nevada?

It's said neh-VAH-dah /nɛˈvɑ.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nevada a boy or girl name?

Nevada is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Nevada?

Nevada is a rare name in the U.S.

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