Rising since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Sanora since 1942
Babies named Sanora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Sanora is a rare modern name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1942. Its origin is uncertain, possibly derived from Sanford or Senora. In 2025, the name ranked 7,885th, with about 1 in every 123,636 girls receiving it. Its peak year was 2024, and it has been rising in use since 2022, though it remains an uncommon choice across all states.
Sanora is a modern name of uncertain origin. It may have been coined as a feminine form of Sanford, an English surname meaning 'sandy ford,' or as a variant of Senora, the Spanish word for 'lady.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1942 and saw a slight increase in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sanny, Nora, Sana
Sibling names for Sanora
Names that share Sanora's style, for a brother or sister.
