Octavia
Octavia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əkˈteɪ.vi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Octavia
Root meaning: “the eighth”
- A female given name from Latin, in quiet use since the Middle Ages.
Etymology
From Latin Octāvia, feminine form of the gens name Octāvius, from octavus (“the eighth”).
How popular is Octavia?
Since 1880, 23,978 girls and 139 boys in the U.S. have been named Octavia (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #247 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #3504 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #308 for girls, with 982 babies given the name.
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Octavia FAQ
What does the name Octavia mean?
Octavia traces back to a root meaning "the eighth". A female given name from Latin, in quiet use since the Middle Ages. From Latin Octāvia, feminine form of the gens name Octāvius, from octavus (“the eighth”).
What is the origin of the name Octavia?
Octavia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Octavia?
Since 1880, 23,978 girls and 139 boys in the U.S. have been named Octavia (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #247 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #3504 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #308 for girls, with 982 babies given the name.
Is Octavia a boy or girl name?
Octavia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 23,978 girls and 139 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.