What Does the Name Octavia Mean?
Octavia is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “Eighth.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Octavia |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | Eighth |
| Variants | Octavie, Ottavia, Tavia |
| Popularity | An uncommon but recognizable classical name in the US, hovering in or just outside the top 1000, buoyed by literary and pop-culture figures. |
The meaning and origin of Octavia
The name Octavia means “Eighth” and has Latin origins. The feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius, from Latin 'octavus' meaning 'eighth,' historically given to an eighth child or member of the gens Octavia. It was borne by the sister of the emperor Augustus.
Variants and related names
Octavia is related to several other names you may recognize: Octavie, Ottavia, Tavia. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Octavia?
An uncommon but recognizable classical name in the US, hovering in or just outside the top 1000, buoyed by literary and pop-culture figures.
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What does the name Octavia mean?+
The name Octavia means “Eighth” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Octavia?+
Octavia originates from Latin.
Is Octavia a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Octavia has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press