Savanna
Savanna is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Treeless plain or open grassland.
Origin and history
Savanna is a variant spelling of Savannah, derived from the Spanish word 'sabana', which itself traces back to a Taíno word meaning 'treeless plain'. It gained popularity in the United States alongside Savannah in the late 20th century as a nature-inspired name. It remains a moderately common choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
32,974 babies in the United States have been named Savanna since 1880. It ranks #786 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #746.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- FL (6 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,057 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,048 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,036 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,592 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,149 |
Nicknames
Sav, Savvy, Vanna
Fun facts
- The word entered Spanish from the Taíno language of the Caribbean before being adopted into English.
- Savanna is an established alternative spelling to Savannah, omitting the final silent 'h'.