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)
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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