#2952024 rank
2021peak year
22,687babies named Octavia since 1880
▲ +25%5-year trend
Octavia popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Octavia mean?
From Latin octavus 'eighth', traditionally given to an eighth-born child. Borne by Roman noblewomen, including Octavia, sister of Augustus.
OriginLatin
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Octavia
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Famous Octavias
- Octavia Butler, author
- Octavia Spencer, actress
Spellings & variants
Octavie
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