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At a Glance
- Origin
- American (place name: Sedona, Arizona)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- seh-DOH-nuh
Sedona takes its name straight from the town of Sedona, Arizona. It's an American place name rather than a name with a translated meaning, so if you're drawn to it, it's likely the place itself doing the pulling. In 2024, 118 baby girls were named Sedona in the U.S.
Meaning & Origin of Sedona
Origin: American (place name: Sedona, Arizona).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sedona
seh-DOH-nuhIPA /sɪˈdoʊnə/
Popularity of Sedona
Sedona hit its high point in 2022, ranking #1641 with 129 babies, then slipped to #1720 in 2024 with 118 babies — a modest dip after that peak, within Social Security data going back to 1987.
Names Like Sedona
These names have followed a similar path to Sedona in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Sedona?
Sedona is pronounced seh-DOH-nuh (IPA: /sɪˈdoʊnə/).
Is Sedona a popular name right now?
Sedona is near its all-time peak (#1641 in 2022), ranked #1720 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1987–2024.)
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