Savilla Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sah-VIL-ah /səˈvɪl.ə/
Origin: Latin; Hebrew
Meaning: Latin: 'savior'; Hebrew: 'God is my salvation'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Savilla has its roots in the Latin name "Savilla," which is derived from the word "savia," meaning "wise" or "sensible." This Latin form likely evolved from the earlier Greek name "Σαβίλλα" (Sabilla), which is associated with the ancient Sibyls, prophetic figures in Greco-Roman mythology known for their wisdom and foresight. The transition from Latin to English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English lexicon, including Savilla.
Historically, the name Savilla has been associated with various notable figures and texts. One significant milestone is its mention in medieval literature, where the name was sometimes linked to the Sibyls, who were believed to possess divine knowledge.
The use of Savilla in religious contexts can also be traced back to early Christian writings, where the concept of wisdom was highly valued. Although not as prominent as other names, Savilla appears in various genealogies and records throughout the Middle Ages, reflecting its use among the educated and noble classes.
Culturally, the name Savilla carries connotations of wisdom and insight, resonating with the characteristics attributed to the Sibyls. This association with prophetic wisdom has allowed the name to endure in various forms across different cultures and languages.
While diminutive forms like Savi or Villa may arise in contemporary usage, the historical significance of Savilla remains rooted in its etymological origins and the cultural symbolism of wisdom and foresight.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Savilla was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Savilla has ranked as high as #3528 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Savilla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Savilla is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Savilla was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Savilla.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 |
| 1944 | 11 | 11 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 | 7 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1933 | 6 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 |
| 1929 | 7 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 | 7 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 |
| 1926 | 13 | 13 |
| 1925 | 12 | 12 |
| 1924 | 12 | 12 |
| 1923 | 10 | 10 |
| 1922 | 10 | 10 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 |
| 1920 | 13 | 13 |
| 1919 | 10 | 10 |
| 1918 | 13 | 13 |
| 1917 | 13 | 13 |
| 1916 | 16 | 16 |
| 1915 | 16 | 16 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 |
| 1913 | 12 | 12 |
| 1912 | 7 | 7 |
| 1911 | 10 | 10 |
| 1910 | 9 | 9 |
| 1909 | 6 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 | 6 |
| 1906 | 9 | 9 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1903 | 6 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 | 10 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 | 7 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 | 7 |
| 1892 | 7 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 | 6 |
| 1888 | 7 | 7 |
| 1884 | 8 | 8 |
| 1882 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Savilla (1918)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |