Octavia
Octavia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “eighth.” It ranked #308 in the United States in 2025. Octavia is the feminine form of Octavius, originally given to the eighth child in Roman families.
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how do you pronounce Octavia?
ok-TAY-vee-ah
where does the name Octavia come from?
The feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius, from the Latin for eighth; it was often given to children born in October, the eighth month of the old Roman calendar.
Octavia Minor, sister of Emperor Augustus, was renowned for her virtue and nobility. Science fiction author Octavia Butler redefined the name for modern audiences, associating it with visionary imagination and groundbreaking storytelling.
how popular is this name?
Octavia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 94 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 52. It peaked at #247 in 2022, and ranked #308 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #308 |
| 2024 | #294 |
| 2023 | #279 |
| 2022 | #247 |
| 2021 | #248 |
| 2020 | #333 |
| 2019 | #370 |
| 2018 | #426 |
| 2017 | #595 |
| 1990 | #617 |
| 1980 | #832 |
| 1930 | #983 |
| 1920 | #680 |
| 1910 | #503 |
| 1900 | #457 |
| 1890 | #462 |
| 1880 | #305 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Octavia fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Octavia?
- Octavia Butler (American science fiction author, Kindred)
- Octavia Spencer (American actress, Academy Award winner)
what are the nicknames and variants of Octavia?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Octavia?
what names go well with Octavia?
Sibling names that share Octavia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Octavia
What does the name Octavia mean?
Octavia means “eighth”.
What is the origin of the name Octavia?
Octavia comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Octavia?
Octavia ranked #308 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #247, and it has spent 94 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Octavia a boy or girl name?
Octavia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Octavia?
Octavia is pronounced ok-TAY-vee-ah, with 4 syllables.
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