Octavia is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3197 in 2004 with 5 recorded births. This places Octavia in the bottom 47% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 123 births ranking #373. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 70.6%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 57,171 girls born was named Octavia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Octavia is a stately Latin classic meaning 'eighth'. It feels elegant, intelligent, and slightly dramatic in a good way.
The name was borne in ancient Rome and later revived by parents drawn to grand classical names with structure. Its crisp consonants and flowing ending make it especially memorable.