Sedona
How to say it: suh-DOH-nuh · /səˈdoʊnə/
From Arizona city name (after pioneer Sedona Schnebly) - modern place-name evoking red rocks.
Sedona was the 1,259th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 132 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 83% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #972 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,259 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 132 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,116 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +83% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #972 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Sedona rose to its fullest use in the 2020s. It lingers at that height today with upward movement ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and crisp with a breathy lift, Sedona feels rooted in nature and creativity as a place name. Sonora and Solana suit it well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sedona is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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