Large, treeless grassy plain
Sahvanna is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Savannah. It originates from the Taino word 'zabana', which refers to a tropical grassland or treeless plain. The name became popular in the United States during the late 20th century, evoking the geography of the American South.
Less common today
Sahvanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,257 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
