Sonoma
Pronunciation: [ s-uhn-OHM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sonoma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 266 babies have been named Sonoma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sonoma is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,278 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,278
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Sonoma
Sonoma is a girl name .
Sonoma is currently ranked #9,278 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sonoma include Son, Sono, Sonoy, Sonoie, Soy, Soie, and Sonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sonoma include Sonora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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