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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Snow-covered
- Origin
- Spanish (place name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- neh-VAD-ah
Nevada is a gender-neutral name with Spanish origins, taken directly from the place name and meaning 'snow-covered' — pronounced neh-VAD-ah. You may see it listed on some sites as meaning 'stone,' but that's incorrect; it comes from the Spanish word 'nevada,' as in Sierra Nevada. It has a free-spirited, boho, outdoorsy, nature-inspired style.
Meaning & Origin of Nevada
Meaning: Snow-covered.
Origin: Spanish (place name).
A common claim: Nevada has been claimed on some lists to mean 'stone.' Actually: That's incorrect — the name comes from the Spanish word 'nevada' ('snow-covered'), as in Sierra Nevada, not from any word for 'stone.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nevada
neh-VAD-ahIPA /nəˈvædə/
Popularity of Nevada
Nevada peaked in popularity in 1882, ranking #441 with 18 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #4005, with 37 babies given the name.
Names Like Nevada
These names share Nevada’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Nevada mean?
Snow-covered. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nevada?
Nevada is pronounced neh-VAD-ah (IPA: /nəˈvædə/).
Is Nevada a popular name right now?
Nevada peaked at #441 in 1882 and is ranked #4005 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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