Savanna
Pronunciation: [ s-uhv-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Savanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 15 babies have been named Savanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Savanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,436 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,436
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Savanna
Savanna is a boy name .
Is Savanna a boy or girl name? Savanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,436 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,005. Savanna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Savanna is currently ranked #8,436 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Savanna include Sav, Sava, Savay, Savaie, Nna, Nnay, Nnaie, Say, Saie, and Savkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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