US Popularity Rank: 232

Origin: Native American

Meaning: From the open plain; Treeless grassland

Gift baby this beautiful name as they journey into the wide, open world! Savannah is a girl's name of Spanish and Native American origin. Derived from the extinct Arawakan Taíno language, Savannah's roots lie in the word zabana, meaning "from the open plain" or "treeless grassland." Alternatively, the name might also be considered a toponym, referencing the oldest city in the state of Georgia. Savannah has maintained its popularity in the United States ever since baby name records began in the 1880s, proving its enduring character and charm.