Unknown; possibly a variant of Sonora or Senora
The exact etymology of Sanora is unclear. It is often considered a creative variation of Sonora, a Spanish place name meaning 'sounding' or 'resonant', or influenced by the title Senora. It has been used sporadically in the United States since the late 19th century.
Less common today
Sanora isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,177 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American novelist and poet known for 'Whose Names Are Unknown'
