Savanna
Savanna is a distinctive choice, ranked #1133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Savanna in their class.
About the Name Savanna
Savanna has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 854 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #571 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Savanna is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Savanna in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #794, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Savanna
- Savanna Cordes — Thandile Savanna Cordes is a South African former cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Savanna
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Savanna
Almost certainly the only Savanna in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2023)
Rank · SSA official data
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