Savi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "endowed with beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Savi. It is a predominantly female name (94.8% of registrations). The average person named Savi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Savi births was 2023 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Savi. 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
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
2023
27 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#6,575
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Savi
Savi leans heavily female at 94.8% of total registrations, but 11 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Savi as a male name
- Ranked #11,996 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Savi as a female name
- Ranked #6,575 in 2024
- 18 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (22 births)
Popularity
Savi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Savi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 111 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Savi 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 Savi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Savis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Savi
The name Savi is thought to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India and the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Savi," which means "the sun" or "the giver of life."
Savi was a popular name in ancient India, where the sun was revered as a powerful and life-giving force. The name may have been given to children in the hope that they would possess the strength and vitality of the sun. In Hindu mythology, the sun god, Surya, was worshipped as a symbol of energy, health, and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Savi can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name appears in various hymns and prayers dedicated to the sun deity, suggesting its widespread use among the ancient Hindus.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Savi. One of the earliest examples is Savi Kalyana (c. 1st century BCE), an Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. Another famous bearer of the name was Savi Vira (c. 7th century CE), a renowned Indian poet and playwright whose works are still studied and appreciated today.
In the Middle Ages, Savi Devi (c. 12th century CE) was a famous Indian mystic and philosopher who wrote extensively on the concept of self-realization and spiritual enlightenment. Her teachings and writings had a profound impact on the religious and philosophical thought of her time.
During the Mughal era in India, Savi Khan (1557-1624) was a prominent military commander and courtier who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and loyalty and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.
In more recent times, Savi Siddharta (1920-2010) was a distinguished Indian writer and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of literature and philosophy. He was awarded numerous prestigious awards and honors for his work, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
While the name Savi has its roots in ancient India and the Hindu tradition, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world. However, its origins and meaning can be traced back to the Sanskrit language and the reverence for the sun as a life-giving force in ancient Indian civilization.
People
Savi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Savi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Savi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Savi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Savi 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 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Savi a common name?
We classify Savi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 212 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Savi most popular?
The single biggest year for Savi was 2023, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Savi is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Savi a female name?
Yes, 94.8% of people registered as Savi 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.
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.