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Saige
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), English· “wise; from sage”
- Meaning
- wise; from sage
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- SAYJ
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #480
- US babies 2025
- 640
- Best rank
- #395 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Saige
Saige is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “wise; from sage”.
Saige is a modern spelling of Sage, which comes from the English word for the aromatic herb and for a wise person. Both senses trace back through French to the Latin sapere, meaning to be wise or to taste, while the herb's name comes from the Latin salvia. The ai spelling gives the name a softer look, similar to Paige. Saige is used mostly for girls in the United States and has a calm, earthy feel. It is short and works well as a first or middle name. Sage is the more common spelling.
Popularity over time
Saige first appears in US Social Security records in 1984. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1999. Its best national rank was #395 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 791 babies. In 2025, 640 babies were named Saige, and it ranked #480 nationally. That is 61% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #940 in 2000, #895 in 2010, and #480 in 2025. Of the 12,119 US girls named Saige since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,950 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Mylah, Xiomara, Maia, Zariah, and Charli.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Saige ranked highest in Louisiana, Maryland, and South Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #151 | 28 |
| Maryland | #186 | 28 |
| South Dakota | #228 | 6 |
| Georgia | #263 | 39 |
| Missouri | #264 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Saige over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Saige is usually pronounced SAYJ, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ge”.
Middle names for Saige
A few middle names that flow with Saige: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Saige
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saige mean?
Saige is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “wise; from sage”.
What is the origin of the name Saige?
Saige has modern American and English roots. Saige is a modern spelling of Sage, which comes from the English word for the aromatic herb and for a wise person.
Is Saige a popular name?
Yes. Saige ranked #480 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Saige a boy or girl name?
Saige is mainly a girl's name. About 93% of US babies named Saige over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Saige?
Saige is usually pronounced SAYJ. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings