Girl Name · Latin Origin
Flavia
Flavia means “Yellow”. It is a girl's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Flavia? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Yellow", 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
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" and is of Latin origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Flavia is used as a girl name.
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.