Octavia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uhk-TAY-vee-uh · 4 syllables
Octavia means “the eighth”, from Latin.
From Latin Octavia, feminine form of the gens name Octavius, from octavus (“the eighth”).
- Meaning
- the eighth
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- uhk-TAY-vee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #308
- US babies a year
- about 1,132 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Octavia?
Octavia was the #308 name in the US in 2025, given to 982 babies. It’s rising: up 999% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #308 |
| England & Wales | #443 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| France | #396 |
| Canada | #306 |
| Australia | #129 |
How old are people named Octavia?
Half of US adults named Octavia are older than 39; most are between 22 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Octavia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Rosalia
- Sabina
- Celina
- Johanna
- Phoebe
- Luisa
- Leonie
- Aurelia
- Emilia
- Luna
- Amalia
- Lucia
- Claribel
- Carolina
- Paulina
- Anastasia
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Questions about Octavia
What does the name Octavia mean?
Octavia means “the eighth”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Octavia?
Octavia is pronounced uhk-TAY-vee-uh.
How popular is the name Octavia?
Octavia was the #308 name in the US in 2025, given to 982 babies. It’s rising: up 999% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Octavia?
Half of US adults named Octavia are older than 39. Most are between 22 and 71.