Girl Name · Latin Origin
Flavia
Considering Flavia? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Yellow-haired", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Flavio.
Flavia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Yellow-haired
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Flavia to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Flavia as F·L·A·V·I·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Flavia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Flavia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Flaviaa, Flaviae, Flaviay, Flavi.
- Nicknames: Fla and F.
- Middle names: Pair Flavia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Flavia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Flavio, Felipa, Felipe, Felicia, Florencia — full picks on the sibling names for Flavia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Flavia? Browse our names like Flavia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Flavia
What does the name Flavia mean?
Flavia means "Yellow-haired" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Flavia?
Flavia originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Flavia?
Flavia has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Flavia a boy's or girl's name?
Flavia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Flavia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Flavia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Flavia?
Names that share Flavia's sound and style include Flavio, Felipa, Felipe, Felicia, Florencia.
What middle names pair well with Flavia?
Good middle-name fits for Flavia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Flavia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Flavia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Flavia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Flavia share its rhythm without rhyming — Flavio, Felipa, Felipe all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.