Savannah
Savannah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈvænə/
Meaning and origin of Savannah
- A female given name transferred from the place name.
- A female given name, from the word savannah.
Etymology
The cities are named after the Savannah River, possibly derived from Shawnee or Algonquian.
How popular is Savannah?
Since 1880, 191,514 girls and 222 boys in the U.S. have been named Savannah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #30 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #1957 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #135 for girls, with 2,141 babies given the name.
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Savannah FAQ
What does the name Savannah mean?
A female given name transferred from the place name. A female given name, from the word savannah. The cities are named after the Savannah River, possibly derived from Shawnee or Algonquian.
How popular is the name Savannah?
Since 1880, 191,514 girls and 222 boys in the U.S. have been named Savannah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #30 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #1957 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #135 for girls, with 2,141 babies given the name.
Is Savannah a boy or girl name?
Savannah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 191,514 girls and 222 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.