The baby name Savita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-VEE-tah (IPA: /səˈviːtə/).
The baby name Savita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-VEE-tah (IPA: /səˈviːtə/).
Savita is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Rooted in Sanskrit, Savita (सविता) stems from Savitā/Savitr, the Vedic solar deity whose name means “vivifier, impeller.” In many North Indian languages it commonly signifies “the sun” and by extension “radiant, life-giving, inspiring.” The name echoes the famous Gayatri verse (tat savitur varenyam), invoking the sun’s creative brilliance, which lends Savita associations with illumination, protection, and renewal.
As a feminine given name it has enjoyed steady use across India - especially in Hindi and Marathi - since the early 20th century, with continued popularity in South India and the diaspora. Variants and transliterations include Savitha (South Indian spelling), Sawita, and Bengali–Assamese–Nepali Sabita, reflecting the b/v shift; related forms are Savitri/Sabitri, the mythic heroine and goddess. Nicknames include Savi. Overall, Savita offers a classic Vedic heritage name with warm solar imagery and a poised, timeless sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | 0 | #6 | 1 | 374 | |
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #66 | 6 | 2,963 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #76 | 1,662 | 13,121 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #136 | 2 | 3,613 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #248 | 4 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #299 | 18 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #323 | 29 | 8,539 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #352 | 45 | 15,987 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #482 | 72 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #495 | 21 | 19,177 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| BH | 0 | #540 | 14 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #565 | 22 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #886 | 50 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #942 | 14 | 5,933 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #943 | 59 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 9 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,129 | 13 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,412 | 35 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Savita is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:
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