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Savanah Pronunciation

Savanah is pronounced sə-VAN-ə /səˈvæn.ə/High

Meaning: Variant of Savannah, the grassland word from Taino zabana via Spanish sabana, and the Georgia cityHigh

In 30 seconds: Savannah traveling light — one n shed, same golden grasslands and Spanish-moss romance. A word that began in the Caribbean and became the South's favorite daughter.

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Origin HighTaino, American

MeaningVariant of Savannah, the grassland word from Taino zabana via Spanish sabana, and the Georgia city

U.S. rank (2024)#3432 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births46 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,083

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Savanah is a streamlined spelling of Savannah, the word for tropical grassland that English took from Spanish sabana, itself from Taino zabana — making it one of the few mainstream names with Indigenous Caribbean roots. The Georgia port city, named for the Savannah River, gave the word its first-name career.

Savannah boomed in the 1990s South-romantic wave alongside Sierra and Cheyenne, and the one-n form rode along as its most common variant. Today Savanah is an uncommon spelling of a still-loved classic.

Did you know? Savannah's word-history crosses three worlds: the Taino people of the Caribbean coined it, Spanish carried it, and English mapped it onto both African plains and a Georgia city.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Savannah — word etymology

Variations

SavannahSavanaSavanna

Nicknames

SavSavvyAnna

Themes & Styles

Nature Place-name Southern

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If you like Savanah…

Savannah— the standard spelling of the same name

Sierra— a fellow 90s landscape name

Georgia— the home state of the city that started it

Cheyenne— another western-romantic favorite of the era

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Savanah?

Savanah is pronounced sə-VAN-ə (/səˈvæn.ə/). Press play above to hear Savanah said aloud.

How do you say Savanah?

Savanah is said sə-VAN-ə (/səˈvæn.ə/). Press play above to hear Savanah said aloud.

What does the name Savanah mean?

Savanah is a variant of Savannah, the word for treeless grassland, from Taino zabana via Spanish.

Is Savanah a boy or girl name?

Savanah is a girl's name.

How popular is Savanah?

Savanah is an uncommon spelling in the U.S.; Savannah remains a steady favorite.