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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sonora — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sonoma|Sonrisa
SpanishGirl↓ Fading

Sonora

suh-NOR-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2960
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#2960
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2778 in 2023
5yr change
-182 ranks
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2960 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Spanish girl names
Sonora

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2960

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-182 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureGeographicSpanishModern3-syllablePlace nameRareMelodicSouthwestern
Character
vibrant energynatural harmonyfree spiritwarm presencemelodic grace
STRONG
High confidence

Sonora is a Spanish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2960 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -182 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2960 · very rare
Sonora at a Glance
Meaning:From Spanish meaning 'sonorous' or 'resonant', also the name of a southwestern US state known for its deserts and natural beauty.
Language root:Spanish · Latin
Peak rank:#2778 in 2023
5yr change:-182 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Sonny◈SenoraAuroraNoraRora
Similar Style
Nevada◈Arizona◈SedonaSiennaSierra
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sonora
Atlas◈Canyon◈River◈Sage◈Indie◈Levi
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Sierra
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→ Stable
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Sonora illustration
Name Intelligence
Sonora · Overview
Summary

Sonora is a Spanish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2960 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Sonora carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 182 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
sonora.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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