Savannah
Meaning: Treeless plain, large grassy area
Origin: Spanish/Taino
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #194
Total births: 2,164
History: Savannah surged in the 2010s in Australia. The savannah grasslands of northern Australia provide a local geographic connection. Savannah represents Australian parents drawn to landscape names with exotic warmth.
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| Current rank (2024) | #87 |
| Babies named Savannah in 2024 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,164 |
| Peak year | 2013 (177 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #37 |
| Years in records | 2007–2024 (18 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 16 spots |
Frequently asked about Savannah
What does the name Savannah mean?
Savannah means “Treeless plain, large grassy area” from Spanish/Taino roots.
What is the origin of the name Savannah?
Savannah has Spanish/Taino origin. The traditional meaning is “Treeless plain, large grassy area”.
How popular is Savannah in Australia?
Savannah ranked #87 in Australia in 2024 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Savannah most popular?
Savannah peaked in 2013 with 177 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Savannah a boy or girl name?
Savannah is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Savannahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Savannah rising or falling in popularity?
Savannah has fallen 16 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #71 in 2019 to #87 in 2024.
How long has Savannah been recorded in Australia?
Savannah appears in birth records in Australia across 18 years — from 2007 through 2024.