Savannah

Meaning & Origin

Savannah comes from the Spanish sabana, referring to a flat, open grassland ecosystem. Its warm, breezy sound and connection to the Southern US city of the same name give it a relaxed, sunny character.

Popularity

Savannah has remained a steady top-100 girl name in the US, particularly popular in Southern states, valued for its soft, flowing sound.

Nicknames & Variations

• Vanna
• Savvy

Similar Names

• Savanna (alternate spelling)
• Sienna
• Willow
• Harper

Personality & Trivia

Savannah is often seen as warm and Southern-charmed, evoking the grassy plains it’s named for and the historic Georgia city that shares its name. It carries an easygoing, sunny quality that has made it a lasting favorite in the American South and beyond.

Famous People Named Savannah

• Savannah Guthrie, television journalist and Today Show anchor
• Savannah Chrisley, television personality
• Savannah, Georgia, the historic coastal city sharing the name

Quick Facts

• Gender: Girl
• Origin: Spanish
• Meaning: Flat, open grassland
• Pronunciation: suh-VAN-uh