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Nevada

Pronunciation: [ n-uhv-AHD-uh ]

Boy Name #7,909 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nevada is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-uhv-AHD-uh.

Parents who love the name Nevada often also consider Nellie, Nettie, Nell .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,909
Total SSA Count
11

Nicknames

Nev Ney Nevie Nevaie

Also a Girl Name

Nevada is also used as a girl name, ranked #4012.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada

Is Nevada a boy or girl name?
Nevada is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7909. As a girl name, it is ranked #4012. Nevada is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Nevada?
Nevada is pronounced n-uhv-AHD-uh.
How popular is the name Nevada?
Nevada is currently ranked #7909 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Nevada?
Common nicknames for Nevada include Nev, Ney, Nevie, and Nevaie.
Is Nevada a common or rare name?
Nevada is an uncommon name, ranked #7909 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nevada

Nevada is a boy name .

Is Nevada a boy or girl name? Nevada is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,909 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,012. Nevada is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nevada is currently ranked #7,909 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nevada include Nev, Ney, Nevie, and Nevaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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