Nevada
Pronunciation: [ n-uhv-AHD-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nevada first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 710 babies have been named Nevada in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nevada is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,909 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,909
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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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, Neva, Nevay, Nevaie, Ney, Neie, and Nevkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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