Girl Name · Latin Origin
Octavia
Octavia is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Eighth". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Octavia often also consider Octavio.
Octavia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Eighth
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Octavia to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Octavia as O·C·T·A·V·I·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Octavia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Octavia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Octaviaa, Octaviae, Octaviay, Octavi.
- Nicknames: Octa and O.
- Middle names: Pair Octavia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Octavia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Octavio, Octavius, Octave, Octavious, Octaviano — full picks on the sibling names for Octavia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Octavia? Browse our names like Octavia 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 Octavia
What does the name Octavia mean?
Octavia means "Eighth" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Octavia?
Octavia originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Octavia?
Octavia has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Octavia a boy's or girl's name?
Octavia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Octavia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Octavia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Octavia?
Names that share Octavia's sound and style include Octavio, Octavius, Octave, Octavious, Octaviano.
What middle names pair well with Octavia?
Good middle-name fits for Octavia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Octavia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Octavia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Octavia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Octavia share its rhythm without rhyming — Octavio, Octavius, Octave all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.