Girl Name · Spanish Origin
Savannah
Savannah — a girl name from the Spanish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Grassy plain", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Savanah is on your shortlist, Savannah belongs in the same conversation.
Savannah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Grassy plain
Origin: Spanish naming roots help connect Savannah to related Spanish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Savannah as S·A·V·A·N·N·A·H, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Savannah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Savannah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Savannaha, Savannahe, Savannahy, Savanna.
- Nicknames: Sava and S.
- Middle names: Pair Savannah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Savannah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Savanah, Savanna, Sabina, Shavonne, Sabine — full picks on the sibling names for Savannah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Savannah? Browse our names like Savannah guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Savannah
What does the name Savannah mean?
Savannah means "Grassy plain" and is of Spanish origin.
What is the origin of Savannah?
Savannah originates in Spanish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Savannah?
Savannah has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Savannah a boy's or girl's name?
Savannah is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Savannah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Savannah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Savannah?
Names that share Savannah's sound and style include Savanah, Savanna, Sabina, Shavonne, Sabine.
What middle names pair well with Savannah?
Good middle-name fits for Savannah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Savannah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Savannah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Savannah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Savannah share its rhythm without rhyming — Savanah, Savanna, Sabina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.