Nevada Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Nevada

"Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1995 👥 3,858 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
3,858
Life Path
Number 2

📖 What Does Nevada Mean?

Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States. It borders Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the seventh-most extensive and the 31st-most populous U.S. state. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada's population live in Clark County, which contains the Las Vegas–Paradise metropolitan area. Nevada's capital is Carson City. Las Vegas is the largest city in the state.

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Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States. It borders Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the seventh-most extensive and the 31st-most populous U.S. state. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada's population live in Clark County, which contains the Las Vegas–Paradise metropolitan area. Nevada's capital is Carson City. Las Vegas is the largest city in the state.

Root Element
Nevada
Core Meaning
"Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Nevada

N 5
E 5
V 4
A 1
D 4
A 1
SUM 2
2
Life Path
Harmony & Diplomacy
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.

📊 Nevada in Numbers

3,858 US bearers
1995 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Nevada" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~3,858 people named Nevada in the US. Peaked in 1995 with 74 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Nevada?

The Life Path number for Nevada is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 4.

Is Nevada a boy or girl name?

Nevada is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 18% male and 82% female.

How many people are named Nevada in the US?

Approximately 3,858 people in the United States are named Nevada. The name peaked in 1995 with 74 recorded uses.

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