Arizona sits next to 5 phonetic neighbors — Arianna, Ariana, and Izadora are the closest matches by sound. Most share Arizona's O'odham (Native American)-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"small spring, place of the little spring"
"born at dawn, of the light"
"courageous, spirited"
"beautiful clearing"
"resurrection (via Anastasia)"
"victorious, joyful (from Jai)"
"superior, more desirable"
"fair one"
"darling, dear beloved one"
"sweet basil"
"land of the Aryans"
"gift of God"
"each of the two, pure"
"tempestuous, like a storm"
"God beholds, foresight"
"fair, white, blessed"
"rock hill, mound"
"meadow near the hill"
"first, beginning"
"sea (via Kai)"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Arizona — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have O'odham (Native American) origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Arizona.
Rhythm: Arizona is a 4-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.