Sedona

Pronunciation: [ s-uhd-OHN-uh ]

Girl Name #1,720 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

Red rock magic — Arizona's most beautiful landscape as a name

American Native American inspired

Earthy Spiritual Modern Unique Elegant

Meaning & Origin

"named after the city, place of red rocks"

Origin: American English place name

Language: English

"possibly from Sidonia, woman of Sidon"

Origin: Greek/Latin Sidon

Language: English

The Story of Sedona

Sedona is a city in Arizona named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly, the wife of the town's first postmaster T.C. Schnebly, who applied for the post office name in 1902. Sedona's own first name may derive from a variant of Sidonia or Sedonia, of Greek or Latin origin. The city of Sedona, Arizona is world-famous for its dramatic red rock formations and is considered a spiritual vortex destination.

Sedona has grown as a given name as nature-inspired and place names have surged in popularity. Its connection to the breathtakingly beautiful Arizona landscape — known for spiritual retreats, red rock formations, and New Age culture — gives it a mystical, earthy appeal. It follows in the tradition of Arizona, Cheyenne, and Savannah as place names that work as given names.

Sedona, Arizona is sacred land to several Native American peoples, including the Yavapai and Apache. It has become a modern pilgrimage site for spiritual seekers worldwide and is one of the most photographed landscapes in America. Naming a child Sedona evokes natural beauty, spirituality, and the American Southwest.

Fun Facts

Sedona, Arizona is said to have 'vortexes' — sites of spiraling energy where people feel spiritual power
The city was named after a real person: Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly (1877-1950)
Sedona's Red Rock Country draws approximately 3 million visitors annually

Sedona in Other Languages

Note Primarily an American place name used as a given name, without established international forms

Spanish Sedona

Famous People Named Sedona

Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly

Other

1877

Arizona pioneer and wife of T.C. Schnebly, after whom the city of Sedona, Arizona was named in 1902

Sedona (city)

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World-famous Arizona city known for red rock formations, spiritual vortexes, and one of America's most stunning landscap...

World-famous Arizona city known for red rock formations, spiritual vortexes, and one of America's most stunning landscapes

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #1,720
Total SSA Count: 118
Cultural Origins: American Native American inspired
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Dona Donie Sedi

Pairs Well With

Sedona Rose Sedona Grace Sedona Sky Sedona Rain Sedona Mae Sedona Jade Sedona Dawn

Sibling Names

Aspen Juniper Phoenix Cove Indigo Sage Wyatt

Similar Names

Winona Ramona Simona Simone Petrona Wynonna

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sedona

What does the name Sedona mean?

"named after the city, place of red rocks" (from American English place name). "possibly from Sidonia, woman of Sidon" (from Greek/Latin Sidon). Sedona is a city in Arizona named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly, the wife of the town's first postmaster T.C. Schnebly, who applied for the post office name in 1902. Sedona's own first name may derive from a variant of Sidonia or Sedonia, of Greek or Latin origin. The city of Sedona, Arizona is world-famous for its dramatic red rock formations and is considered a spiritual vortex destination.

What is the origin of the name Sedona?

Sedona has American English place name, Greek/Latin Sidon, American, and Native American inspired origins. In American English place name, it means "named after the city, place of red rocks". In Greek/Latin Sidon, it means "possibly from Sidonia, woman of Sidon".

Is Sedona a boy or girl name?

Sedona is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sedona?

Sedona is pronounced s-uhd-OHN-uh.

How popular is the name Sedona?

Sedona is currently ranked #1720 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sedona?

Common nicknames for Sedona include Dona, Donie, and Sedi.

What are good middle names for Sedona?

Popular middle name pairings include Sedona Rose, Sedona Grace, Sedona Sky, Sedona Rain, Sedona Mae, Sedona Jade, and Sedona Dawn.

What are good sibling names for Sedona?

Names that pair well with Sedona as siblings include Aspen, Juniper, Phoenix, Cove, Indigo, Sage, and Wyatt.

How many syllables does Sedona have?

Sedona has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Sedona a common or rare name?

Sedona is an uncommon name, ranked #1720 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sedona

Sedona is a girl name with American and Native American inspired origins . The name means "named after the city, place of red rocks" in American English place name .

Sedona is currently ranked #1,720 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Sedona has 3 syllables and is pronounced s-uhd-OHN-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Sedona include Dona, Donie, and Sedi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.