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Nevada

ne-VAH-dah

Nevada is a unisex name of Spanish origin, meaning “Nevada is a Spanish name meaning "snow-covered." It is primarily used as a place name, referring to the U.S. state of Nevada.”. It currently ranks #4005 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1995.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginSpanish

What Nevada Means

Nevada is a Spanish name meaning "snow-covered." It is primarily used as a place name, referring to the U.S. state of Nevada.

The Story of Nevada

She carries the dramatic beauty of snow-capped mountains and the vast, untamed spirit of the American West. This name is an adventure.

Nevada is a name born from the Spanish word 'nieve,' meaning 'snow,' describing the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. This evocative place name, denoting 'snow-covered,' was bestowed upon the American state for its wintry peaks. Its journey into use as a given name is a testament to the allure of the wild, untamed landscapes of the American West, echoing a spirit of independence and exploration.

To say 'Nevada' is to feel a rush of crisp mountain air and the vastness of an open horizon. It’s a name that suggests a child with an adventurous soul, drawn to discovery and the freedom of wide-open spaces. You’ll feel a thrill when you write it on a welcome card, a sense that your daughter is destined for journeys both inward and outward.

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

IndependentAdventurousFree-spiritedUnique

Peak Year

#74 in 1995

Total Births

3,858

First Recorded

1880

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