Sonora
Meaningsonorous · Spanish
- US rank
- #2,998
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,733 in 1992
55 babies were named Sonora in the US in 2025. It has climbed 223 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sonora you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,240 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sonora, 55 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sonora would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySonora first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1992, when it reached #2,733.
- Then vs nowSonora is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 29,240.
- TrendSonora has climbed 223 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,998. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Sonora means “sonorous”.
About the name Sonora
Sonora is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “sonorous”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ora”. US birth records list Sonora for girls from 1924 to 2025, in 65 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #2,733 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,998, with 55 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.8 | 550,459 girls |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 girls |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 girls |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 925,926 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,778 girls |
| 1970s | 3.3 | 299,401 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 74,349 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 74,683 girls |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,288 girls |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,571 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Sonora
What does the name Sonora mean?
Sonora means “sonorous” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Sonora?
Sonora has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Sonora a boy or girl name?
Sonora is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sonora?
Sonora ranked #2,998 for US girls in 2025, given to 55 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#2,733).