Flavia
Flavia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfleɪ.vi.ə/ · /ˈflɑː.vi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Flavia
Root meaning: “yellow”
- A female given name from Latin, quite rare in English.
Etymology
Latin Flavia, feminine form of the gens name Flavius, probably from flavus (“yellow”).
How popular is Flavia?
Since 1880, 1,843 girls in the U.S. have been named Flavia. Its highest rank for girls was #699 in 1884. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Flavia FAQ
What does the name Flavia mean?
Flavia traces back to a root meaning "yellow". A female given name from Latin, quite rare in English. Latin Flavia, feminine form of the gens name Flavius, probably from flavus (“yellow”).
What is the origin of the name Flavia?
Flavia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Flavia?
Since 1880, 1,843 girls in the U.S. have been named Flavia. Its highest rank for girls was #699 in 1884. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Flavia a boy or girl name?
Flavia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,843 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.