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Flavia

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Pronounced FLAH-vee-ah /ˈflɑ.vi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Flavius — flavus, 'golden; yellow/blond', hence 'golden; yellow-haired'; a Roman clan nameLow

In 30 seconds: Golden; yellow-haired: Flavia is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'FLAH-vee-ah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Flavius — flavus, 'golden; yellow/blond', hence 'golden; yellow-haired'; a Roman clan name
U.S. rank (2025)#8027 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,843

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Flavia comes from the Latin Flavius — flavus, 'golden; yellow/blond', hence 'golden; yellow-haired'; a Roman clan name. A lyrical, classic name (said 'FLAH-vee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian, Romanian, and Hispanic families. Rare, golden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Flavia comes from the Latin flavus, 'golden; yellow/blond', hence 'golden; yellow-haired' (a Roman clan name) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'FLAH-vee-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Flavia — Latin etymology

Variations

FlaviaFlavieFlaviana

Nicknames

Flavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Flavia mean?

Flavia is Latin for 'golden; yellow-haired' (from flavus, 'golden'); a Roman clan name.

How do you pronounce Flavia?

It's said FLAH-vee-ah /ˈflɑ.vi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Flavia a boy or girl name?

Flavia is a girl's name.

How popular is Flavia?

Flavia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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