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Sonoma

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Pronounced suh-NOH-mah /səˈnoʊ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A place-name — Sonoma, in California; variously linked to the Miwok, 'the valley of the moon' and 'nose/earth'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The valley of the moon: Sonoma is a place-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'suh-NOH-mah').
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Origin LowNative American, Miwok
MeaningA place-name — Sonoma, in California; variously linked to the Miwok, 'the valley of the moon' and 'nose/earth'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#14709 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519792025

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

Sonoma is a place-name — Sonoma, in California; variously linked to the Miwok, 'the valley of the moon' and 'nose/earth' (routes uncertain, which we note; we note the place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'suh-NOH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern place-name. Rare, the-valley-of-the-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sonoma is a California place-name, variously linked to the Miwok, 'the valley of the moon' — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'suh-NOH-mah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Sonoma — place-name; routes uncertain

Variations

SonomahSonorma

Nicknames

Nomi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sonoma mean?

Sonoma is a California place-name, variously linked to the Miwok 'the valley of the moon'; the routes are uncertain. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Sonoma?

It's said suh-NOH-mah /səˈnoʊ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sonoma a boy or girl name?

Sonoma is a girl's name.

How popular is Sonoma?

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

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