Savannah
English girl's name meaning “open grassy plain”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- open grassy plain
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #92
- Born in 2023
- 2,752
Meaning & origin
Savannah comes from the word for a wide, treeless grassland and from the coastal city of Savannah, Georgia — a warm, Southern-sounding nature name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Savannah ranked #92 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,752 US girls were given the name Savannah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #33 in 2008
“Unranked” means Savannah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Savvy, Anna
Savannah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Savannah mean?
Savannah is a English name meaning "open grassy plain". Savannah comes from the word for a wide, treeless grassland and from the coastal city of Savannah, Georgia — a warm, Southern-sounding nature name.
Where does the name Savannah come from?
Savannah is of English origin. Savannah comes from the word for a wide, treeless grassland and from the coastal city of Savannah, Georgia — a warm, Southern-sounding nature name.
Is Savannah a boy or a girl name?
Savannah is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Savannah?
In 2023, 2,752 US girls were given the name Savannah.
Is Savannah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Savannah ranked #92 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Savannah?
Common nicknames for Savannah include Savvy, Anna.