Zavannah
A feminine given name of unknown origin, potentially blending Savannah and Zoe.
Name Census estimates that about 168 living Americans carry the first name Zavannah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zavannah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zavannah births was 2016 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zavannah. 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
168
~ 1 in 2,040,204 Americans
Peak year
2016
14 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,158
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Zavannah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zavannah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zavannah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zavannah 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 Zavannah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zavannahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zavannah
The given name Zavannah is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive origin or historical precedent. It is believed to be a feminine variation of the name Zavanah, which itself is a coined name potentially derived from a combination of the Hebrew word "zavah" meaning "splendor" or "radiance," and the English suffix "-nah."
While the name Zavannah does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it may be loosely inspired by the biblical name Zevaniah, which means "sheltered by God" in Hebrew. However, the connection between Zavannah and Zevaniah is tenuous at best.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zavannah is relatively recent, with no definitive records of individuals bearing this name prior to the late 20th century. It gained some popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries as a unique and distinctive name choice for baby girls.
Due to the name's modern nature, there are no historically significant individuals widely known by the first name Zavannah. However, here are a few notable people who have been recorded with this name:
1. Zavannah Hiland, an American fashion model and social media influencer born in the late 1990s.
2. Zavannah Ramos, a Venezuelan actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
3. Zavannah Lyn, an American singer-songwriter and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee.
4. Zavannah Becker, an American fitness instructor and wellness coach known for her online workout programs.
5. Zavannah Rose, an Australian artist and illustrator known for her colorful and whimsical artwork.
It is worth noting that the name Zavannah is still relatively uncommon, and its usage and popularity may continue to evolve over time as naming trends and preferences change.
People
Zavannah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zavannah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zavannah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zavannah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 168 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zavannah 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 2,040,204 US residents.
Is Zavannah a common name?
We classify Zavannah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zavannah most popular?
The single biggest year for Zavannah was 2016, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zavannah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zavannah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zavannah 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.