UK boy's name
Savya
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning "left" or "graceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Savya is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Savya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Savya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Savya. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Savya ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Savya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Savya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Savya mean?
The name Savya has its roots in Sanskrit, the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "savya," which means "left" or "left-handed." The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, the concept of "savya" held significance in various contexts, including rituals, customs, and symbolism. Left-handedness was seen as a unique trait, often associated with creativity, unconventionality, and even spiritual powers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Savya can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic dating back to around the 8th century BCE. Savya was the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas, the protagonists of the epic.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Savya. One of the most prominent was Savya Saraswati, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing methods for calculating the motions of planets.
Another historical figure with the name Savya was Savya Bhatta, a Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his expertise in the Mimamsa school of Hindu philosophy and his commentaries on various Sanskrit texts.
In the realm of literature, Savya Devi was a celebrated poet and writer from the 16th century CE. She was born in the Indian state of Bengal and is renowned for her works in Bengali literature, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary.
Moving forward in time, Savya Nath was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the independence movement.
Lastly, Savya Mukherjee was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 20th century. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form, which originated in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Mukherjee's contributions to the preservation and promotion of this ancient dance form earned her numerous accolades and recognition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Savya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Savya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Savya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Savya in the UK right now?
In 2015, Savya was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Savya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Savya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Savya?
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning "left" or "graceful".
How many people are called Savya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Savya across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.