Arizona
Arizona is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Small spring.
Origin and history
Arizona is a place-name derived from an Indigenous U.S. language, likely from the O'odham word 'Ali Ṣonaṇ', meaning 'small spring'. It has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the late 19th century. Although historically rare, the name has seen a modest rise in usage among modern American parents seeking geographic and nature-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
3,542 babies in the United States have been named Arizona since 1880. It ranks #2975 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1418.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- KY (12.9 %)
- AZ (11.1 %)
- OH (10.9 %)
- TN (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 95 |
| 1890-1900 | 159 |
| 1900-1910 | 187 |
| 1910-1920 | 277 |
| 1920-1930 | 300 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 268 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 915 |
| 2020-2029 | 697 |
Famous people named Arizona
- Arizona Robbins: Fictional character
Nicknames
Ari, Zoni, Zona
Fun facts
- The name originates from the O'odham phrase 'Ali Ṣonaṇ', which translates roughly to 'having a small spring'.
- Along with state and city names like Dakota, Brooklyn, and Savannah, Arizona fits a modern American preference for geographical given names.