"treeless plain, open grassland"
Origin: Spanish via Taino
Language: Spanish
Savannah
Pronunciation: [ s-uhv-AN-uh ]
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A sun-drenched southern name with wild, open spirit
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"flat tropical grassland"
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The Story of Savannah
Savannah derives from the Taino word 'zabana,' adopted into Spanish as 'sabana,' meaning an open, treeless grassland or plain. Spanish explorers used the term for the vast open grasslands of Africa and the Americas. The city of Savannah, Georgia, founded in 1733 as one of America's earliest planned cities, spread the name's romantic connotations of the American South.
Savannah entered the top 100 US baby names in the early 1990s and has remained consistently popular, benefiting from the romantic image of the Georgia city and the southern belle aesthetic. It hit its peak around 2010-2015.
Savannah, Georgia is one of America's most beautiful cities, known for its historic squares, live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, and well-preserved antebellum architecture. John Berendt's 1994 book 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' brought renewed national fascination with the city.
Historical Record
Savannah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 186,082 babies have been named Savannah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Savannah is past its peak , currently ranked #107 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Savannah, Georgia was the first planned city in colonial America, laid out in a grid of public squares in 1733
- The word 'savanna' now refers to tropical and subtropical grasslands across Africa, South America, and Australia
- John Berendt's 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' spent 216 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list
Savannah in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#107
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 2006
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #107
- Total SSA Count
- 2,490
- Cultural Origins
- English American Spanish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Sav
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Van
Vanna
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Frequently Asked Questions About Savannah
What does the name Savannah mean?
"treeless plain, open grassland" (from Spanish via Taino). "flat tropical grassland" (from Taino). "open, treeless grassland" (from Taino). "flat plain" (from Spanish). Savannah derives from the Taino word 'zabana,' adopted into Spanish as 'sabana,' meaning an open, treeless grassland or plain. Spanish explorers used the term for the vast open grasslands of Africa and the Americas. The city of Savannah, Georgia, founded in 1733 as one of America's earliest planned cities, spread the name's romantic connotations of the American South.
What is the origin of the name Savannah?
Savannah has Spanish via Taino, Taino, Spanish, English, and American origins. In Spanish via Taino, it means "treeless plain, open grassland". In Taino, it means "flat tropical grassland". In Taino, it means "open, treeless grassland". In Spanish, it means "flat plain".
Is Savannah a boy or girl name?
Savannah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #107. As a boy name, it is ranked #8408. Savannah is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Savannah?
Savannah is pronounced s-uhv-AN-uh.
How popular is the name Savannah?
Savannah is currently ranked #107 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Savannah?
Common nicknames for Savannah include Sav, Savvy, Van, and Vanna.
What are good middle names for Savannah?
Popular middle name pairings include Savannah Grace, Savannah Rose, Savannah Mae, Savannah Jo, Savannah Lynn, Savannah Claire, and Savannah Belle.
What are good sibling names for Savannah?
Names that pair well with Savannah as siblings include Georgia, Scarlett, Jackson, Sawyer, Charleston, Magnolia, and August.
How many syllables does Savannah have?
Savannah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Savannah a common or rare name?
Savannah is a popular name, ranked #107 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.
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About the Name Savannah
Savannah is a girl name with English, American, and Spanish origins . The name means "treeless plain, open grassland" in Spanish via Taino .
Is Savannah a boy or girl name? Savannah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #107 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,408. Savannah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Savannah is currently ranked #107 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Savannah has 3 syllables and is pronounced s-uhv-AN-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Savannah include Sav, Savvy, Van, and Vanna. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Savannah include Savanna, Savanah, Savani, Savana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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