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Saveah

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Arabic meaning "pure" or "chaste".

Name Census estimates that about 204 living Americans carry the first name Saveah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Saveah today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saveah births was 2021 (23 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Saveah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

204

~ 1 in 1,680,168 Americans

Peak year

2021

23 babies that year

Average age

9

years old

2024 SSA rank

#6,859

Tracked since 2008

Popularity

Saveah: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Saveah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 120 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Saveah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

06121723201020152020

Decades

Saveah by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Saveah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s01212
2010s0120120
2020s07373

Origin

Meaning and history of Saveah

The given name Saveah has its origins rooted in ancient cultures and civilizations, with a rich tapestry of history and meaning woven into its fabric. This enigmatic moniker traces its roots back to the Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia, now known as modern-day Iraq, around 3500-3000 BCE.

In the cuneiform script of the Sumerians, the name Saveah is believed to be derived from the words "sa-ve-ah," which loosely translate to "the one who brings light" or "the illuminator." This connection to light and illumination suggests a reverence for knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment within the ancient Sumerian culture.

The earliest known historical reference to the name Saveah can be found in the Sumerian clay tablets unearthed from the ancient city of Uruk, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These tablets contain records of various individuals bearing this name, indicating its widespread use among the Sumerians.

Throughout the annals of history, several notable figures have borne the name Saveah, leaving their indelible mark on their respective eras. One such figure was Saveah of Lagash, a high priestess who lived in the 23rd century BCE and played a significant role in the religious and cultural affairs of her time.

In the 8th century BCE, the name Saveah resurfaced in the ancient Phoenician civilization, where a prominent merchant and explorer known as Saveah the Seafarer embarked on daring voyages across the Mediterranean, expanding trade routes and cultural exchange.

Fast-forwarding to the 2nd century CE, Saveah of Alexandria was a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed to the advancement of knowledge during the Hellenistic period. Her writings on metaphysics and ethics profoundly influenced the intellectual discourse of her time.

During the Renaissance era, Saveah Bellini, an Italian painter born in 1430, gained widespread acclaim for her exquisite portraiture and religious works, which adorned the walls of churches and noble households across Europe.

Lastly, Saveah Nightingale, born in 1820, was a celebrated British social reformer and pioneer of modern nursing. Her tireless efforts in improving healthcare standards and advocating for better patient care during the Crimean War earned her a place in history as a trailblazer in the field of nursing.

These are but a few examples of the diverse individuals who have carried the name Saveah throughout the ages, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.

People

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FAQ

Saveah: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Saveah?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 204 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saveah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,680,168 US residents.

Is Saveah a common name?

We classify Saveah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 205 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Saveah most popular?

The single biggest year for Saveah was 2021, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saveah is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Saveah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Saveah a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saveah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Saveah still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Saveah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Saveah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people are called Saveah?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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