Savannah vs Zamani

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

Zamani

Girl #5,475 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the time, the eternal past"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili Arabic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,475
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zami, Mani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Savannah Rank #107
Zamani Rank #5,475

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 vs #5475 for Zamani.

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

Zamani ___

  • Zamani Amara
  • Zamani Zuri
  • Zamani Nadia
  • Zamani Faith
  • Zamani Grace
  • Zamani Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

If you choose Zamani

Amani Imani Zuri Nia Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah or Zamani more popular?

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Zamani at #5475 in the United States.

What do Savannah and Zamani mean?

Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin). Zamani means "of the time, the eternal past" (Swahili/Arabic origin).

Are Savannah and Zamani boy or girl names?

Savannah is primarily a girl name. Zamani is primarily a girl name.

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