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Arizona

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arizona: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.

Derived from the Spanish *Arizonac*, a place name adopted from the O'odham phrase *alĭ ṣonak*, meaning "small spring," Arizona originally described mineral-rich silver deposits. The name surged into modern use through the grand landscape of the southwestern US state, which carries the same etymological root. Famous bearers include the writer and environmentalist Arizona Highways editor, and notably, Arizona Muse, the American model known for her striking red hair and advocacy for regenerative agriculture. While rare in Scotland, it has appeared steadily since the 1990s, often chosen for its warm, open sound and aspirational link to rugged independence. A related variant is the Spanish feminine form Arizana, though Arizona itself remains a distinctive, place-inspired choice.