Holding steady, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Savi since 2010
Babies named Savi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
A modern rarity with quiet appeal, Savi has appeared in U.S. birth records only since 2010, placing it firmly among the newest generation of names. Its rank of 6,838 in 2025 and frequency of 1 in 100,454 newborns indicate a name that is distinctive without being eccentric. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, and its trajectory has remained stable since then, suggesting a small but steady following. Unlike many newly invented coinages, Savi carries echoes of established names like Savannah and Savina, giving it a familiar sound even as it remains underused. Parents drawn to short, vowel-ending names that feel both fresh and grounded may find Savi a subtle alternative to more common choices.
The name Savi has multiple possible origins. It may be a modern English diminutive or variant of names such as Savannah or Savina. Alternatively, in Finnish, Savi is a given name meaning 'clay'. Its use in the United States has been recent and rare, first appearing in records in 2010. The name's trajectory suggests it is used primarily as a feminine name, with a peak in 2021, but its exact derivation remains uncertain.
Sibling names for Savi
Names that share Savi's style, for a brother or sister.
