NAME PROFILE
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Derived from the Spanish word meaning 'sonorous' or 'resonant,' Sonora formally refers to a pleasant or harmonious sound. It characterizes a person with a vibrant, melodic spirit who brings harmony and a clear voice to any situation.
Key Stats
| Total births | 970 |
| Gender | Male (35% / 65%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1981 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
NY — 67%FL — 24%CA — 4%NJ — 2%NC — 2%
Notable People
Sonora Smart Dodd (Founder of Father's Day) · Sonora Webster Carver (Famous American horse diver and entertainer) · Sonora Reyes (Acclaimed author of contemporary fiction) · Sonora Jha (Notable journalist and professor) · Sonora McKeller (Respected voice actress and media figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NoraSonaSonyNoni
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