Savanna

Savanna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 254 girls in the United States.

Savanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Savanna

Savanna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Savanna first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #210 in 2000, and in 2024 254 babies received the name — 32,745 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Savanna in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#210 in 2000
Peak year
2006
Babies named Savanna in 2024
254
Total since 1880
32,745

Savanna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#571 in 1997
Babies named Savanna in 2025
29
Total since 1996
1,309

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Savanna mean?

The meaning of Savanna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Savanna a boy or girl name?

Savanna is a girl name. In 2024, 254 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Savanna?

Savanna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Savanna?

Savanna first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #210 in 2000, and 254 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].