Octavia
Octavia is a girls' name of English 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.
how do you pronounce Octavia?
ok-TAY-vee-ah
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what does Octavia mean?
The name Octavia means “eighth.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Octavia is the feminine form of Octavius, originally given to the eighth child in Roman families. 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.
where does the name Octavia come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Octavia is the feminine form of the Roman gens name Octavius, from the Latin for 'eighth' — a Latin/Roman origin, not the English origin listed elsewhere. One Wiktionary entry adds that it was usually given to children born in October, since October was the eighth month in the older Roman calendar, sharing the same 'eight' root.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #308 |
| 2024 | #294 |
| 2023 | #279 |
| 2022 | #247 |
| 2021 | #248 |
| 2020 | #334 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Octavia?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Octavia?
- Octavia Butler (American science fiction author, Kindred)
- Octavia Spencer (American actress, Academy Award winner)
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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