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EH-muh
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Savanah
GirlEnglish, Spanish· “form of Savannah; grassy plain”
- Meaning
- form of Savannah; grassy plain
- Origin
- English, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- suh-VA-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #5,880
- US babies 2025
- 21
- Best rank
- #499 (1998)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Savanah
Savanah is an English and Spanish name that means “form of Savannah; grassy plain”.
Savanah is a one-N spelling of Savannah, the English word for a grassy plain dotted with trees. The word came into English from Spanish sabana, which Spanish explorers borrowed from the Taíno language of the Caribbean. As a given name, Savannah also calls to mind the historic city of Savannah, Georgia, known for its moss-draped squares. The name gained wide use in the United States in the late twentieth century, and this spelling reflects how it sounds. Savanah carries a relaxed, Southern warmth and a sense of open landscape. Sav and Vana make easy nicknames, and it pairs naturally with other nature and place names.
Popularity over time
Savanah first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 1884. Its best national rank was #499 in 1998, the same year it reached its highest count of 512 babies. In 2025, 21 babies were named Savanah, and it ranked #5,880 nationally. That is 83% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,709 in 1920, #588 in 2000, #997 in 2010, and #5,880 in 2025. Of the 10,104 US girls named Savanah since records began, 40% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,311 babies. Since 2010, 1,668 more have been named Savanah.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kacie, Jailene, Clare, Lizette, and Shyanne.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Savanah is usually pronounced suh-VA-nuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Savanah
A few middle names that flow with Savanah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Savanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Savanah mean?
Savanah is an English and Spanish name that means “form of Savannah; grassy plain”.
What is the origin of the name Savanah?
Savanah has English and Spanish roots. Savanah is a one-N spelling of Savannah, the English word for a grassy plain dotted with trees.
Is Savanah a popular name?
Not especially. Savanah ranked #5,880 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Savanah a boy or girl name?
Savanah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Savanah?
Savanah is usually pronounced suh-VA-nuh. 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