Octavia

At a Glance: Name: Octavia – Meaning: eighth (feminine form of the Roman family name Octāvius) – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ahk-TAY-vee-uh

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Octavia comes from Latin, the feminine form of the Roman family name Octāvius, and it means "eighth." It's pronounced ahk-TAY-vee-uh, with the stress on that middle syllable. The name has a classic, timeless style with roots that go straight back to ancient Rome rather than a modern invention.

Meaning & Origin of Octavia

Meaning: Eighth (feminine form of the roman family name octāvius).

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Octavia

Phonetic: ahk-TAY-vee-uh   IPA: /ɑːkˈteɪviə/

Popularity of Octavia

Octavia hit its peak popularity at #247 in 2022, when 1,237 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #295, with 1,066 girls named Octavia, based on SSA records going back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Octavia mean?

Eighth (feminine form of the roman family name octāvius). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Octavia)

How do you pronounce Octavia?

Octavia is pronounced ahk-TAY-vee-uh (IPA: /ɑːkˈteɪviə/).

Is Octavia a popular name right now?

Octavia peaked at #247 in 2022 and is ranked #295 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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