Octavia Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name has strong ties to ancient Rome, notably borne by Octavia the Younger, sister of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, and wife of Mark Antony

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A Deep Dive

Octavia Overview

Meaning

Eighth

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Originated from the Latin word “octavus,” meaning “eighth.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ɒkˈteɪviə/

Popularity

Octavia is admired in various countries, including Italy and the USA, for its classical charm. In 2023, Octavia ranked #248 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Regal, elegant, timeless

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Roman history and nobility, reflecting its historical significance.

Name Day

November 20 (Italy)
A Deep Dive

Octavia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Octavie, Octaviana, Ottavia, Octavya, Oktavia

Common Nicknames

Via, Vivi, Tia, Avie

Diminutives

Octa, Tavie, Oca, Octie

Famous People

  • Octavia Butler
    (American Author)
  • Octavia Spencer
    (American Actress)
  • Octavia Hill
    (British Social Reformer)
  • Octavia E. Butler
    (Visionary American Author)
  • Octavia Nasr
    (Lebanese-American Journalist)
  • Octavia Handworth
    (American Silent Film Actress)
  • Octavia St. Laurent
    (American Model and Transgender Activist)
  • Octavia Wynne
    (British Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Octavia Blake
    ("The 100," TV Series)
  • Octavia Butler
    ("Kindred," Novel)
  • "Octavia"
    (Film)
  • Octavia
    ("The Magnus Archives," Podcast)
  • Octavia
    ("My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," TV Series)
  • Octavia
    ("Rome," TV Series)

Places

  • Octavia Boulevard
    (California, USA)
  • Octavia E. Butler Landing
    (Mars, Solar System)
  • Octavia Town
    (Oklahoma, USA)
  • Octavia Hill House
    (England, UK)

What Is the Meaning of Octavia?

Octavia means “eighth” or “born eighth.” It signifies a connection to the number eight, often used historically to denote the eighth child or eighth month.

What Is the Origin of The Name Octavia?

Octavia has Latin roots, derived from the Latin word “octavus,” meaning “eighth.” It was a common name in ancient Rome.

Octavia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Octavia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2482021#2472022#2792023
Top 3 Rankings#2472022#2482021#2792023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Octavia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023279
(-32 from 2022)
1123
(-111 from 2022)
0.06420
2022247
(+1 from 2021)
1234
(-2 from 2021)
0.06882
2021248
(+86 from 2020)
1236
(+309 from 2020)
0.06899
2020334
(+37 from 2019)
927
(+77 from 2019)
0.05244
2019371
(+58 from 2018)
850
(+115 from 2018)
0.04632
2018429
(+166 from 2017)
735
(+230 from 2017)
0.03952
2017595
(+424 from 2016)
505
(+246 from 2016)
0.02673
20161019
(+341 from 2015)
259
(+85 from 2015)
0.01338
20151360
(+1156 from 2014)
174
(+103 from 2014)
0.00892
20142516
(-58 from 2013)
71
(-2 from 2013)
0.00363
20132458
(-144 from 2012)
73
(-8 from 2012)
0.00379
20122314
(+195 from 2011)
81
(+9 from 2011)
0.00418
20112509
(-343 from 2010)
72
(-18 from 2010)
0.00372
20102166
(-252 from 2009)
90
(-19 from 2009)
0.00459
20091914
(-80 from 2008)
109
(-8 from 2008)
0.00538
20081834
(+282 from 2007)
117
(+22 from 2007)
0.00562
20072116
(-489 from 2006)
95
(-35 from 2006)
0.00449
20061627
(-284 from 2005)
130
(-32 from 2005)
0.00622
20051343
(+110 from 2004)
162
(+22 from 2004)
0.00798
20041453
(-186 from 2003)
140
(-25 from 2003)
0.00694
20031267
(-183 from 2002)
165
(-31 from 2002)
0.00822
20021084
(+56 from 2001)
196
(+13 from 2001)
0.00992
20011140
(-77 from 2000)
183
(-12 from 2000)
0.00924
20001063
(-63 from 1999)
195
(-10 from 1999)
0.00977
19991000
(-124 from 1998)
205
(-36 from 1998)
0.01053
1998876
(-45 from 1997)
241
(-8 from 1997)
0.01243
1997831
(+7 from 1996)
249
(+11 from 1996)
0.01304
1996838
(-81 from 1995)
238
(-31 from 1995)
0.01241
1995757
(-64 from 1994)
269
(-33 from 1994)
0.01400
1994693
(-74 from 1993)
302
(-64 from 1993)
0.01549
1993619
(-24 from 1992)
366
(-17 from 1992)
0.01856
1992595
(-5 from 1991)
383
(-4 from 1991)
0.01911
1991590
(+26 from 1990)
387
(+22 from 1990)
0.01903
1990616
(-43 from 1989)
365
(-16 from 1989)
0.01777
1989573
(-45 from 1988)
381
(-37 from 1988)
0.01912
1988528
(-44 from 1987)
418
(-28 from 1987)
0.02174
1987484
(+99 from 1986)
446
(+115 from 1986)
0.02380
1986583
(+35 from 1985)
331
(+25 from 1985)
0.01794
1985618
(+37 from 1984)
306
(+40 from 1984)
0.01657
1984655
(+34 from 1983)
266
(+20 from 1983)
0.01475
1983689
(+9 from 1982)
246
(-5 from 1982)
0.01375
1982698
(+54 from 1981)
251
(+31 from 1981)
0.01383
1981752
(+80 from 1980)
220
(+32 from 1980)
0.01230
1980832
(+28 from 1979)
188
(+7 from 1979)
0.01056
1979860
(-103 from 1978)
181
(-22 from 1978)
0.01050
1978757
(+57 from 1977)
203
(+19 from 1977)
0.01235
1977814
(-14 from 1976)
184
(+10 from 1976)
0.01119
1976800
(-59 from 1975)
174
(-20 from 1975)
0.01107
1975741
(+126 from 1974)
194
(+44 from 1974)
0.01243
1974867
(-77 from 1973)
150
(-17 from 1973)
0.00958
1973790
(+160 from 1972)
167
(+39 from 1972)
0.01075
1972950
(+7 from 1971)
128
(-5 from 1971)
0.00794
1971957
(+105 from 1970)
133
(+18 from 1970)
0.00759
19701062
(+38 from 1969)
115
(+14 from 1969)
0.00628
19691100
(+189 from 1968)
101
(+28 from 1968)
0.00573
19681289
(-287 from 1967)
73
(-31 from 1967)
0.00427
19671002
(+100 from 1966)
104
(+13 from 1966)
0.00606
19661102
(+75 from 1965)
91
(+8 from 1965)
0.00518
19651177
(+88 from 1964)
83
(+7 from 1964)
0.00454
19641265
(-209 from 1963)
76
(-27 from 1963)
0.00388
19631056
(+203 from 1962)
103
(+26 from 1962)
0.00518
19621259
(-27 from 1961)
77
(-3 from 1961)
0.00380
19611232
(+172 from 1960)
80
(+19 from 1960)
0.00385
19601404
(-123 from 1959)
61
(-9 from 1959)
0.00293
19591281
(-42 from 1958)
70
(-3 from 1958)
0.00337
19581239
(-115 from 1957)
73
(-14 from 1957)
0.00353
19571124
(+104 from 1956)
87
(+15 from 1956)
0.00415
19561228
(+81 from 1955)
72
(+13 from 1955)
0.00350
19551309
(-85 from 1954)
59
(-7 from 1954)
0.00294
19541224
(-11 from 1953)
66
(+3 from 1953)
0.00332
19531213
(-84 from 1952)
63
(-7 from 1952)
0.00327
19521129
(+125 from 1951)
70
(+15 from 1951)
0.00368
19511254
(+40 from 1950)
55
(+5 from 1950)
0.00298
19501294
(-74 from 1949)
50
(-5 from 1949)
0.00284
19491220
(-35 from 1948)
55
(-3 from 1948)
0.00313
19481185
(+360 from 1947)
58
(+21 from 1947)
0.00333
19471545
(-106 from 1946)
37
No change from 1946
0.00204
19461439
(-251 from 1945)
37
(-7 from 1945)
0.00229
19451188
(+105 from 1944)
44
(+6 from 1944)
0.00327
19441293
(-18 from 1943)
38
(-3 from 1943)
0.00278
19431275
(+92 from 1942)
41
(+6 from 1942)
0.00286
19421367
(-216 from 1941)
35
(-7 from 1941)
0.00252
19411151
(+121 from 1940)
42
(+8 from 1940)
0.00337
19401272
(-112 from 1939)
34
(-5 from 1939)
0.00288
19391160
(-168 from 1938)
39
(-12 from 1938)
0.00344
1938992
(-27 from 1937)
51
(-1 from 1937)
0.00447
1937965
(+97 from 1936)
52
(+9 from 1936)
0.00472
19361062
(+11 from 1935)
43
(+1 from 1935)
0.00399
19351073
(-80 from 1934)
42
(-6 from 1934)
0.00386
1934993
(-98 from 1933)
48
(-9 from 1933)
0.00443
1933895
(-120 from 1932)
57
(-19 from 1932)
0.00545
1932775
(+112 from 1931)
76
(+16 from 1931)
0.00687
1931887
(+96 from 1930)
60
(+4 from 1930)
0.00544
1930983
(+20 from 1929)
56
(+4 from 1929)
0.00480
19291003
(-56 from 1928)
52
(-10 from 1928)
0.00449
1928947
(-97 from 1927)
62
(-13 from 1927)
0.00519
1927850
(-106 from 1926)
75
(-18 from 1926)
0.00607
1926744
(+123 from 1925)
93
(+19 from 1925)
0.00756
1925867
(-93 from 1924)
74
(-19 from 1924)
0.00586
1924774
(+19 from 1923)
93
(+9 from 1923)
0.00718
1923793
(-39 from 1922)
84
(-10 from 1922)
0.00671
1922754
(-40 from 1921)
94
(-11 from 1921)
0.00753
1921714
(-34 from 1920)
105
(-9 from 1920)
0.00820
1920680
(+37 from 1919)
114
(+19 from 1919)
0.00916
1919717
(+4 from 1918)
95
(-5 from 1918)
0.00809
1918721
(-31 from 1917)
100
(+1 from 1917)
0.00832
1917690
(-49 from 1916)
99
(-12 from 1916)
0.00881
1916641
(+183 from 1915)
111
(+48 from 1915)
0.01022
1915824
(-177 from 1914)
63
(-17 from 1914)
0.00615
1914647
(-29 from 1913)
80
(+10 from 1913)
0.01004
1913618
(-51 from 1912)
70
(-2 from 1912)
0.01069
1912567
(+57 from 1911)
72
(+25 from 1911)
0.01227
1911624
(-121 from 1910)
47
(-18 from 1910)
0.01064
1910503
(+6 from 1909)
65
(+11 from 1909)
0.01549
1909509
(+65 from 1908)
54
(+12 from 1908)
0.01467
1908574
(-140 from 1907)
42
(-25 from 1907)
0.01185
1907434
(+72 from 1906)
67
(+20 from 1906)
0.01986
1906506
(-42 from 1905)
47
(-6 from 1905)
0.01500
1905464
(-34 from 1904)
53
(-3 from 1904)
0.01710
1904430
(+74 from 1903)
56
(+16 from 1903)
0.01915
1903504
(-2 from 1902)
40
No change from 1902
0.01438
1902502
(-15 from 1901)
40
(+2 from 1901)
0.01427
1901487
(-30 from 1900)
38
(-16 from 1900)
0.01495
1900457
(-2 from 1899)
54
(+13 from 1899)
0.01700
1899455
(-33 from 1898)
41
(-12 from 1898)
0.01657
1898422
(+3 from 1897)
53
(+6 from 1897)
0.01933
1897425
(-16 from 1896)
47
(-2 from 1896)
0.01893
1896409
(+62 from 1895)
49
(+11 from 1895)
0.01944
1895471
(+16 from 1894)
38
(+4 from 1894)
0.01538
1894487
(-65 from 1893)
34
(-7 from 1893)
0.01441
1893422
(+49 from 1892)
41
(+8 from 1892)
0.01820
1892471
(-58 from 1891)
33
(-3 from 1891)
0.01467
1891413
(+49 from 1890)
36
(+4 from 1890)
0.01831
1890462
(-41 from 1889)
32
(-1 from 1889)
0.01587
1889421
(-84 from 1888)
33
(-18 from 1888)
0.01744
1888337
(+66 from 1887)
51
(+22 from 1887)
0.02692
1887403
(-8 from 1886)
29
(-1 from 1886)
0.01866
1886395
(+33 from 1885)
30
(+6 from 1885)
0.01951
1885428
(-60 from 1884)
24
(-5 from 1884)
0.01691
1884368
(-14 from 1883)
29
(+3 from 1883)
0.02108
1883354
(+35 from 1882)
26
(+5 from 1882)
0.02166
1882389
(-5 from 1881)
21
(+2 from 1881)
0.01815
1881384
(-79 from 1880)
19
(-8 from 1880)
0.01922
1880305
First SSA data recorded
27
First SSA data recorded
0.02766

American States Popularity Rankings for Octavia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3632021#2842022#3542023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4512021#4482022#4882023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3722021#3572022#3922023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3992021#4592022#2222023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4652021#3652022#4662023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1382021#1192022#1472023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6522021#8552022#7142023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5892021#4652022#5782023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3792021#2592022#3962023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1572021#1572022#1962023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1842021#1542022#2272023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5992021#3402022#5992023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4082021#3222022#3432023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#992021#1532022#1352023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4512021#4032022#3492023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1002021#1142022#922023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1572021#1812022#1622023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6272018#6212021#6362023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6842021#4612022#6552023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#11302020#7862021#10292022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1622021#1942022#1402023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1742021#1792022#2792023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1402021#802022#1292023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1192021#2082022#1352023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#912021#1592022#1102023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2952021#2812022#2512023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1732021#1402022#892023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1912021#2392022#2662023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2102021#2112022#2602023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#692021#472022#932023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1552021#1482022#1672023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1462021#1572022#3692023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2751992#1401993#2531996

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4212021#3882022#5302023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2442021#2222022#2112023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#912021#1722022#1882023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#672021#892022#1212023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5872020#6172022#6022023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1772021#2602022#2072023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1302021#3072022#1362023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1422021#1112022#2202023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1172021#1092022#1152023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#982021#612022#442023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1602021#1842022#1162023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2882021#3532022#2812023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#852021#2282022#1312023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1052021#1372022#1242023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#552022#1002023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2172021

Popularity Rankings for Octavia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1822021#2722022#1202023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1972021#1542022#2432023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3382020#3202021#4032022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5452019#4432020#3732021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5672017#4542019#3972021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4462021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7422022#7742023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Octavia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Octavia is traditionally a girl’s name. Its association with historical Roman women and the feminine suffix “-a” makes it typically feminine.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Octavia

Octavia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Octavia Butler (Author, 1947–2006): An American science fiction writer celebrated for her groundbreaking and influential works, including the "Parable" series.
  • Octavia Spencer (Actress, born 1970): An American actress who has received critical acclaim and awards for her roles in films such as "The Help" and "Hidden Figures."
  • Octavia Hill (Social Reformer, 1838–1912): A British social reformer and co-founder of the National Trust, dedicated to the preservation of historic places and green spaces.
  • Octavia E. Butler (Author, 1947–2006): A visionary American author who broke barriers in the science fiction genre with her powerful storytelling.
  • Octavia Nasr (Journalist, born 1966): A Lebanese-American journalist recognized for her work in covering Middle Eastern affairs for major news networks.
  • Octavia Handworth (Actress, 1887–1978): An American silent film actress who appeared in numerous films during the early 20th century.
  • Octavia St. Laurent (Model, 1964–2009): An American model and transgender activist featured in the documentary "Paris Is Burning."
  • Octavia Wynne (Author, 1900–1970): A British author known for her mystery novels and short stories.
  • Octavia Blake ("The 100," 2014 TV Series): A fierce warrior who evolves from a hidden child to a powerful leader in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Octavia Butler ("Kindred," 1979 Novel): A pioneering African American science fiction writer known for her groundbreaking works.
  • "Octavia" (2021 Film): A drama exploring the complex relationships within a family through the perspective of the main character, Octavia.
  • Octavia ("The Magnus Archives," 2016 Podcast): A character involved in mysterious and supernatural events investigated by the archive.
  • Octavia ("My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," 2010 TV Series): A refined and talented cellist who often performs at high-profile events in Ponyville.
  • Octavia ("Rome," 2005 TV Series): The sister of the future emperor Augustus, entangled in the political machinations of ancient Rome.
  • Octavia Hill Park (Washington, USA): A park located in the city of Tacoma, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Octavia Boulevard (California, USA): A major thoroughfare in San Francisco, transformed into a boulevard after the removal of a freeway.
  • Octavia E. Butler Landing (Mars, Solar System): The landing site of NASA's Perseverance rover, named after the renowned science fiction writer.
  • Octavia Town (Oklahoma, USA): A small rural community in the southeastern part of Oklahoma, surrounded by natural landscapes.
  • Octavia Hill House (England, UK): A historic building in Southwark, London, named after the social reformer Octavia Hill.
  • Octavia Bay (New Zealand): A bay located in the South Island, featuring stunning coastal scenery.

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