Octavia is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1637 in 2006 with 130 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 1,238 births ranking #248. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 45.4%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 14,624 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.