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Sedona

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Pronounced si-DOH-nuh /sɪˈdoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Of SidonMedium

In 30 seconds: Sedona is an English girl's name meaning 'of Sidon', tracing back to the ancient Phoenician city.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOf Sidon
U.S. rank (2024)#1720 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births118 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,248

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219872024

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

History & Origin

The name carries the sense 'of Sidon', linking it to Sidon, one of the oldest port cities of the Phoenician coast. In English use it has stayed rare and is now strongly associated in the American mind with the red-rock town in Arizona that shares the spelling. The forms Cedona and Cedonia show how loosely the name has been written over time.

Sidonia and the variant Sedonia give the name a softer, more formal three-syllable shape, while Sedona itself feels brisk and modern. Spellings like Cedona swap the opening sound without changing how it is said.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Sedona is 'of Sidon', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Sedona — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CedonaCedoniaSedonia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sedona mean?

Sedona is usually explained as meaning 'of Sidon' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Sedona?

It's commonly said si-DOH-nuh /se.ˈdoʊ.næ/.

Is Sedona a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sedona is used as a girl name.

How popular is Sedona?

In 2024, Sedona ranked #1720 in the U.S. for girls, with 118 births recorded.