Savannah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #179 in 2023 with 284 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 501 births ranking #108. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 23.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 903 girls born was named Savannah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Savannah is a warm, flowing place and nature name linked to open grassland. It feels expansive, feminine, and very recognisable.
The name rose strongly because it combined the softness of a long vowel-rich girls' name with a clear landscape image. It also benefited from place-name appeal through the city of Savannah.