Savannah

At a Glance: Name: Savannah – Meaning: a grassy, largely treeless plain; also linked to the city of Savannah, Georgia – Origin: Spanish (ultimately from Taino) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: suh-VAN-ah

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Savannah refers to a grassy, largely treeless plain, and the name is also tied to the city of Savannah, Georgia. It reached English through Spanish, tracing back further to Taino. Pronounced suh-VAN-ah, it's a classic girl's name with a worldly feel.

Meaning & Origin of Savannah

Meaning: A grassy, largely treeless plain; also linked to the city of savannah, georgia.

Origin: Spanish (ultimately from Taino).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Savannah

Phonetic: suh-VAN-ah   IPA: /səˈvænə/

Popularity of Savannah

Savannah peaked at #30 in 2006, when 7,096 girls received the name; by 2024 it had settled to #107, with 2,490 babies, across Social Security data running from 1880 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Savannah mean?

A grassy, largely treeless plain; also linked to the city of savannah, georgia. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Savannah)

How do you pronounce Savannah?

Savannah is pronounced suh-VAN-ah (IPA: /səˈvænə/).

Is Savannah a popular name right now?

Savannah peaked at #30 in 2006 and is ranked #107 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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