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Savana

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Pronounced sə-VAN-ah /səˈvæn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Single-n spelling of Savanna — from Spanish sabana (via Taíno zabana), 'a treeless plain, a tropical grassland'Medium

In 30 seconds: Wide-open grassland: Savana spells Savanna — 'a treeless plain'. Soft, breezy, and warm.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Taíno
MeaningSingle-n spelling of Savanna — from Spanish sabana (via Taíno zabana), 'a treeless plain, a tropical grassland'
U.S. rank (2024)#4991 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019112024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Savana is a single-n spelling of Savanna — from Spanish sabana (via the Taíno zabana), 'a treeless plain, a tropical grassland'. A soft, breezy nature name (echoing Savannah, Georgia); the streamlined spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Savannah. Rare, a-treeless-plain at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Savanna comes from Spanish sabana, from the Taíno zabana, 'a treeless plain, a tropical grassland' — Savana is a single-n spelling (echoing the city of Savannah); soft and breezy.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Savanna — root etymology

Variations

SavannaSavannahSavanah

Nicknames

SavVana

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If you like Savana…

Savanna— the standard spelling
Savannah— the -h spelling
Savanah— a fellow spelling
Sienna— another soft place-rooted name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savana mean?

Savana spells Savanna — 'a treeless plain, a tropical grassland'.

How do you pronounce Savana?

It's said sə-VAN-ah /səˈvæn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Savana a boy or girl name?

Savana is a girl's name.

How popular is Savana?

Savana is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Savannah is more common.

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