Sonora
s(o)-no-ra
US Popularity:5239
Origin:Mexican
Meaning:Resounding, sonorous
Sonora is a placename that could become a very symbolic first name for your little one. Perhaps you want to pay homage to your heritage or memorialize a place that holds happy memories or significance for you. Sonora is a northwestern Mexican state that borders Arizona, New Mexico, and California. It means "resounding" or “sonorous” and is a Mexican moniker for baby girls with a lovely, soothing quality. Names like Nora and Hanorah have similar-sounding qualities, but we think there's something truly unique and lyrical about Sonora!
How Popular Is The Name Sonora?
U.S. Births
Overall:Sonora is currently #5239 in U.S. births
Girl:Sonora is currently #2960 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#2960
in 2024
- 190
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Sonora, December 2014
Online Etymology Dictionary, Sonora, March 2023
Britannica, Sonora, state, Mexico, July 2024
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