Saige

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAYJ /seɪdʒ/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin 'salvus' (healthy) and 'sapere' (to be wise); the Saige spelling is used primarily for girlsHigh

In 30 seconds: Saige is a feminine-skewing spelling of Sage meaning 'wise one' and the fragrant herb. The variant spelling gives this nature-virtue name a slightly more distinctive, feminine appearance while preserving the same pronunciation.

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Origin HighEnglish, Latin

MeaningVariant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin 'salvus' (healthy) and 'sapere' (to be wise); the Saige spelling is used primarily for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#480 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births640 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 12,116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Saige is a variant spelling of Sage, from Old French sauge and Latin salvia (the herb), and separately from Old French sage (wise). The name thus carries a double meaning: the aromatic plant used in cooking and ritual, and a wise or prophetic person. Both meanings share Latin roots related to health and wisdom.

The Saige spelling emerged as a more distinctly feminine alternative to the unisex Sage. It gained particular visibility through the 2012 American Girl Doll named Saige and has been growing in U.S. naming records. The name fits within the broader nature-name and wisdom-name trends.

Did you know? The Saige spelling was notably used for the 2012 Girl of the Year American Girl doll — named Saige — bringing this variant to the attention of a generation of young girls and their families.

Overall data confidence 90%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity dataBehind the Name — Sage — etymology for the Sage/Saige name

Variations

SageSajeSayge

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Saige (American Girl Doll)
2012 American Girl Doll of the Year, bringing the Saige spelling to widespread attention

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Frequently Asked

What does Saige mean?

Saige is a variant of Sage, meaning a wise or prophetic person, and also the aromatic herb used in cooking and ritual. Both meanings come from Latin roots.

How do you pronounce Saige?

Saige is a single syllable pronounced SAYJ /seɪdʒ/, identical to Sage.

Is Saige the same as Sage?

They are alternate spellings with the same pronunciation. Saige with the added I is used primarily as a girls' name, while Sage is more unisex.

Why is Saige spelled with an I?

The Saige spelling distinguishes the name visually from the unisex Sage, giving it a slightly more feminine appearance. It was also the spelling used for the 2012 American Girl Doll.