The baby name Saige is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /seɪdʒ/ (SAYJ).
Saige is English in Origin.
The baby name Saige is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /seɪdʒ/ (SAYJ).
Saige is English in Origin.
Saige is a modern, phonetic respelling of Sage, a unisex given name and surname. In English it draws on a dual heritage: the virtue word “sage,” via Old French sage and ultimately Latin sapere, meaning “wise”; and the botanical term for the aromatic herb, from Old French sauge and Latin salvia, associated with healing and protection. Together, Saige evokes wisdom, clarity, and restorative calm.
Used first as an English byname or surname for a perceptive person, Sage migrated into given-name use in the late 20th century with the rise of nature and word names. Saige has appeared on U.S. charts since the 1990s and remains broadly unisex, though it leans feminine. Variants and spellings include Sage and the rarer Sayge; diminutives like Sai occur. The name’s blend of virtue and botanical imagery gives it a contemporary yet grounded feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2023 | #1 | — | 897 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #241 | 45 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #378 | 696 | 8,487 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #831 | 62 | 7,044 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Saige is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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