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Sonora

♀ Girl

Pronounced sa-NOR-ah /sæ.ˈnoʊr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Resounding; sonorousMedium

In 30 seconds: Sonora is an English girl's name meaning 'resounding' or 'sonorous'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningResounding; sonorous
U.S. rank (2024)#2960 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,387

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319242024

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

Sonora carries the meaning 'resounding' or 'sonorous', tying it to the idea of a rich, ringing sound. It works as a girl's name with a musical quality built right into its definition.

Three rolling syllables and the warm -ora ending make the name feel as resonant as its meaning suggests.

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

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Sonora Smart Dodd (1882-1978)
    American woman credited with founding Father's Day in Spokane, Washington

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sonora mean?

Sonora is usually explained as meaning 'resounding; sonorous' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Sonora?

It's commonly said sa-NOR-ah /sæ.ˈnoʊr.ɑ/.

Is Sonora a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Sonora?

In 2024, Sonora ranked #2960 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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