Nevada

At a Glance: Name: Nevada – Meaning: snow-covered – Origin: Spanish (place name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: neh-VAD-ah

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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

Phonetic: neh-VAD-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Nevada mean?

Snow-covered. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nevada)

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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