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Arizona

♂ Boy

Pronounced air-ih-ZOH-nah /ˌɛr.ɪˈzoʊ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arizona — the U.S. state, variously from the O'odham ali sonak, 'small spring', and the Spanish Arizonac; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A place-name; 'small spring': Arizona is a US state. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'air-ih-ZOH-nah').
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Origin LowNative American, Spanish
MeaningFrom Arizona — the U.S. state, variously from the O'odham ali sonak, 'small spring', and the Spanish Arizonac; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#9014 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arizona comes from Arizona — the U.S. state, variously from the O'odham ali sonak, 'small spring', and the Spanish Arizonac (we note the place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'air-ih-ZOH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern place-name (used for both sexes). Rare, a-small-spring at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Arizona is the U.S. state, variously from the O'odham ali sonak, 'small spring', and the Spanish Arizonac — a lyrical place-name (we note the place; said 'air-ih-ZOH-nah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Arizona — place-name; routes layered

Variations

ArizonahArizonna

Nicknames

AriZona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arizona mean?

Arizona is the U.S. state, variously from the O'odham 'small spring' and the Spanish Arizonac. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Arizona?

It's said air-ih-ZOH-nah /r.zo.n/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Arizona a boy or girl name?

Arizona is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Arizona?

Arizona is a very rare name in the U.S.

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