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Octavia is a feminine name used in English and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Octavius. Octavia was the wife of Mark Antony and the sister of the Roman emperor Augustus." It ranked #308 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Octavius. Octavia was the wife of Mark Antony and the sister of the Roman emperor Augustus. The entry lists its usage as English, Spanish, Romanian, Ancient Roman.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Octavia ranked #308 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #308 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Octavia mean?
Behind the Name does not give Octavia a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Octavius.
Is Octavia a popular name?
Octavia ranked #308 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Octavia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Octavia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Octavia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
