Octavia

Rank 249th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Octavia was 249th most popular baby name for girls and 541st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,229 babies were named Octavia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,732 babies in the United States were named Octavia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Octavia is around 27 to 29 years old.

The name "Octavia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Octavia include Tavi and Octa.

Octavia Meaning & Origin

Octavia is a Latin name meaning "eighth", often associated with harmony, balance and intellect, and can evoke a sense of classic elegance and timeless beauty.

The name Octavia is described as cultured, ambitious and majestic.

Pronunciation

The name Octavia has 7 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Octavia

  • The name Octavia has been used in various forms of media, such as a character in the popular TV series "The 100", and in science fiction works like the stories of Octavia Butler.

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Geography

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