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Saveliy

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-VYEH-lee /sɑˈvʲɛ.li/Medium

Meaning: A Russian name from Savely — variously from the Latin Sabellius (of the Sabine people) and linked to a Hebrew sense 'desired/prayed for'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Desired; of the Sabines: Saveliy is Russian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sah-VYEH-lee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowRussian
MeaningA Russian name from Savely — variously from the Latin Sabellius (of the Sabine people) and linked to a Hebrew sense 'desired/prayed for'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9690 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

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

Saveliy is a Russian name from Savely — variously from the Latin Sabellius (of the Sabine people) and linked to a Hebrew sense 'desired/prayed for' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'sah-VYEH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian families. Rare, desired-and-of-the-Sabines at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Saveliy (Savely) is a Russian name, variously from the Latin Sabellius ('of the Sabines') and a Hebrew sense 'desired/prayed for' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'sah-VYEH-lee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Saveliy — Russian; routes layered

Variations

SavelySaveliSaveliy

Nicknames

Sava

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saveliy mean?

Saveliy (Savely) is a Russian name, variously from the Latin Sabellius ('of the Sabines') and a sense 'desired/prayed for'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Saveliy?

It's said sah-VYEH-lee /sɑˈvʲɛ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Saveliy a boy or girl name?

Saveliy is a boy's name.

How popular is Saveliy?

Saveliy is a very rare name in the U.S.

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