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Nevada Pronunciation

Nevada is pronounced nə-VAH-dah /nəˈvɑ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish nevada, 'snow-covered, snowy' — the U.S. state and the Sierra NevadaHigh

In 30 seconds: Snow on the Sierra, name on a girl: Nevada is Spanish for 'snow-covered' — wide, wild, and Western. A place-name with mountain air.

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Origin HighSpanish

MeaningFrom Spanish nevada, 'snow-covered, snowy' — the U.S. state and the Sierra Nevada

U.S. rank (2024)#4005 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Nevada comes from Spanish nevada, 'snow-covered' — the source of the Sierra Nevada and the U.S. state. As a given name it joins the evocative American place-name set.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, snowy at the root, and expansive.

Did you know? The Sierra Nevada means 'snowy range' — and the state of Nevada borrowed it; the name carries whole snow-capped mountains in three syllables.

Overall data confidence 85%

Place-name references — Nevada — etymology

Variations

NevaehNevadah

Nicknames

NevaVada

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If you like Nevada…

Sierra— a fellow Spanish landscape name

Montana— a companion Western place-name

Vada— a short form within it

Yolanda— another nature pick

Zenaida— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nevada?

Nevada is pronounced nə-VAH-dah (/nəˈvɑ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Nevada said aloud.

How do you say Nevada?

Nevada is said nə-VAH-dah (/nəˈvɑ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Nevada said aloud.

What does the name Nevada mean?

Nevada is Spanish for 'snow-covered, snowy' — the state and the Sierra Nevada.

Is Nevada a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Nevada?

Nevada is a rare name in the U.S.