Emma vs Savannah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Savvy, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Savannah Rank #107

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #107 for Savannah.

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

Savannah ___

  • Savannah Grace
  • Savannah Rose
  • Savannah Mae
  • Savannah Jo
  • Savannah Lynn
  • Savannah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Savannah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Savannah at #107 in the United States.

What do Emma and Savannah mean?

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

Are Emma and Savannah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Savannah is primarily a girl name.

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