A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Savilla since 1882
Babies named Savilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Savilla's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 26 |
| 1890s | 50 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 115 |
| 1920s | 107 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Savilla is a rare and somewhat mysterious name that enjoyed a brief flicker of use in the late 1800s. First recorded in 1882, it reached its peak in 1884, when it was given to a tiny number of baby girls before essentially vanishing. The name has seen a modest revival since 2020, though it remains exceptionally uncommon: as of 2025, only about 1 in 267,878 girls receives it. Its origins are unclear, possibly a variant of Savilla or an invented name from the 1880s blending fashionable sounds. Parents today drawn to Savilla are likely seeking a vintage but obscure name with a soft, feminine sound. Its rarity means a child named Savilla would likely be the only one in their circle, fitting for those who value uniqueness.
The origins of Savilla are unclear. It may be a variant of Savilla, itself possibly a feminine form of the English surname Saville, which derives from a place name meaning 'willow town' in Old English. Alternatively, it could be a coinage from the late 19th century combining popular sounds. The name saw modest use in the United States during the 1880s but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sav, Villa
Variants: Savilla, Saville
Sibling names for Savilla
Names that share Savilla's style, for a brother or sister.
