Emma vs Savana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Savana

Girl #4,934 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"open grassland, treeless plain"

Origin: Taino via Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,934
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Van, Vana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Savana Rank #4,934

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4934 for Savana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Savana ___

  • Savana Grace
  • Savana Rose
  • Savana Claire
  • Savana Mae
  • Savana Nicole
  • Savana Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Savana

Sienna Amber Chelsea River Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Savana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Savana at #4934 in the United States.

What do Emma and Savana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Savana means "open grassland, treeless plain" (Taino via Spanish origin).

Are Emma and Savana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Savana is primarily a girl name.

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