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UK girl's name

Savanah

A feminine name derived from the Spanish word meaning "treeless plain".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Savanah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Savanah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 16 births.

This profile covers 259 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 262 living people in the UK are called Savanah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Savanah ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 16 girls were registered as Savanah.
  • Savanah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #606 in 2006.
  • About 262 living people in the UK are estimated to have Savanah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4709

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2009

16 births

Estimated living

262

2026

Meaning

What does Savanah mean?

The name Savanah is derived from the Spanish word "sabana," which means "treeless plain" or "savanna." It is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the geographical term "savanna," which refers to a flat, grassy landscape with scattered trees.

This name does not have a long and storied history like many other names, as it is a more recent invention. However, its connection to the natural world and the savanna biome has contributed to its appeal and popularity in recent decades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Savanah can be found in the birth records of the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As a given name, it gained traction in the United States and spread to other English-speaking countries.

While the name itself may not have a rich historical background, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Savanah throughout recent history. Savanah Leaf Cade, born in 1995, is an American actress known for her roles in films like "The Longshots" and "The Wronged Man."

Savanah Hernandez, born in 1995, is a Canadian soccer player who has represented Canada at the youth and senior levels. She currently plays for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League.

Another individual named Savanah is Savanah Guthrie, born in 1976, a television journalist and co-anchor of the NBC News morning show "Today." She has been a prominent figure in journalism and has covered major events such as the Olympic Games and presidential elections.

Savanah Felmas, born in 1989, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She has released several albums and has toured extensively, gaining recognition in the indie music scene.

Lastly, Savanah Moss, born in 1997, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

While the name Savanah may not have a long and ancient history, its connection to nature and its increasing popularity in recent decades have made it a recognizable and well-liked name in many parts of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Savanah over time

The chart below shows babies named Savanah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Savanah, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 16 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Savanah
0481216199620092023

Decades

Savanah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Savanah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3911 21 4
2010s #2980 89 10
2000s #1941 107 10
1990s #1640 42 4

Geography

Where Savanah is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Savanah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Savanah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #606 in 2006.

Scotland
4

Across the UK

Savanah in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#606 in 2006

1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered

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Names similar to Savanah

FAQ

Savanah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Savanah in the UK right now?

In 2023, Savanah was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Savanah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 16 babies registered as Savanah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Savanah?

A feminine name derived from the Spanish word meaning "treeless plain".

How many people are called Savanah in the UK?

A total of 259 babies have been registered as Savanah across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.

Where is Savanah most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Savanah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #606 in 2006. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.