Holding steady.
Popularity of Savahna since 1985
Babies named Savahna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Savahna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, a modern respelling of the far more common Savannah. The name reached its peak popularity in 2003, but even then it remained a fringe choice, never entering the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, with very low but consistent usage. The spelling with an 'h' after the 'v' distinguishes it from the standard form, likely inspired by phonetic spelling or the influence of names like Sarah or Hannah. Savahna has been recorded primarily in scattered states without a strong regional concentration.
Savahna is a respelled variant of Savannah, a place name that rose to popularity in the 1990s. The original Savannah is an English place name from the Taino word 'zabana', meaning 'treeless plain'. The 'h' in Savahna adds a fashionable twist, possibly influenced by names like Hannah or Diana.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sav, Ana, Vanna
Sibling names for Savahna
Names that share Savahna's style, for a brother or sister.
