GirlSpanish origin

Savannah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A wide-open grassland name evoking warmth, freedom, and the golden light of the American South.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
3
Current rank
#49
Peak
#30 in 2007

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1990: #5019902000: #3320002010: #3920102020: #492020#1#100

What Savannah Means

Savannah is a girl name of Spanish origin. A wide-open grassland name evoking warmth, freedom, and the golden light of the American South.

How Popular Savannah Is

Savannah currently ranks #49 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 2007. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Savannah

  • The city of Savannah, Georgia is one of the most beautiful in America.
  • From the Taino word zabana, adopted into Spanish as sabana.
  • A landscape name that feels both southern and adventurous.

Names Like Savannah

Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Savannah

Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Savannah.

Questions About Savannah

What does Savannah mean?

Savannah is a girl name of Spanish origin. A wide-open grassland name evoking warmth, freedom, and the golden light of the American South.

How popular is Savannah?

Savannah currently ranks #49 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 2007. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Savannah come from?

Savannah comes from Spanish roots. The city of Savannah, Georgia is one of the most beautiful in America.

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