Savea
Samoan — Represents courage and tenacity
New Zealand origin · Girl name
3% boys97% girls
#17197US 2023
5Births / yr
Falling
35All-time births
📅 Since 200700

What does Savea mean and where does it come from?

The name Savea originates from the Samoan culture and is known for its deep-rooted significance in Pacific Islands. It often represents courage and tenacity. The name has gained popularity in New Zealand, especially among those of Māori and Pacific Island descent. Savea is also the name of notable a

Cultural significance
Savea has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in New Zealand-speaking communities, where it reflects values of samoan.
Peak popularity
Reached #11752 in 2020 — currently #17197 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Savea?

Savea works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Savea Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Savea Rose
Floral · soft ending
Savea Mae
Sweet · timeless
Savea Claire
French influence · crisp
Savea Jane
Literary · strong
Savea Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Savea right now?

Falling — down 5445 spots — currently #17197 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20202023#17197 · Top 13%
2020
2023
YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#171975▼ down 5445 · -37% births
2020#117528

The story of Savea

Savea is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2007. With 35 total births recorded, Savea remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Savea in 2020:

Savea by decade

Savea peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

DecadeBirths
2000s6
2010s21
2020s8
💎Savea has only 35 total recorded births since 2007 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Savea?

Common
SavSavieSavy

Common questions about the name Savea

What does the name Savea mean?
Savea means "Samoan" — a name rooted in New Zealand tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Savea?
Savea is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Savea have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Savea?
Savea originates from New Zealand tradition. New Zealand names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Savea trending right now?
Savea is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Savea a common or rare name?
Savea is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.