Octavia

Meaning of Octavia

Octavia means "eighth". It was a common name in ancient Rome, often given to the eighth child.

Octavia has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Octavia

Octavia has cooled off, slipping to #308 in 2025, down from a peak of #247 in 2022.

Notable people named Octavia

• Octavia Spencer
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Octavia Lenora Spencer
  American actress and producer
• Octavia Butler
  Science fiction author
• Octavia Hill
  Social reformer and activist
• Octavia Carlén
  Swedish handball player

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Questions about the name Octavia

What does the name Octavia mean?

Octavia means octavia means "eighth". it was a common name in ancient rome, often given to the eighth child, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Octavia a boy's or a girl's name?

Octavia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Octavia?

In 2025, Octavia ranked #308 for girls, down from #295 the year before.

When was Octavia most popular?

Octavia peaked at #247 in 2022.