Savannah vs Selena

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

Savannah Rank #107
Selena Rank #245

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 vs #245 for Selena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Savannah ___

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

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah or Selena more popular?

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do Savannah and Selena mean?

Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Savannah and Selena boy or girl names?

Savannah is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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