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Ottavia

♀ Girl

Pronounced oh-TAH-vee-ah /oʊˈtɑː.vi.ə/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Octavia, from the Latin octavus, 'eighth' — a name of the Roman gens Octavia. Classic and elegant.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Italian name: Ottavia means 'the eighth' (said 'oh-TAH-vee-ah'). Elegant and rare.
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Origin MediumItalian, Latin
MeaningThe Italian form of Octavia, from the Latin octavus, 'eighth' — a name of the Roman gens Octavia. Classic and elegant.
U.S. rank (2024)#17015 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219932024

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

Ottavia comes from the Latin for 'eighth,' the Italian version of Octavia and a name of ancient Rome. It reads classic and refined — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-TAH-vee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Extremely rare, classic, and elegant.

Did you know? Ottavia is the Italian form of Octavia, from the Latin octavus, 'eighth' — a name of the Roman gens Octavia, elegant and enduring (said 'oh-TAH-vee-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ottavia — Italian; 'the eighth' (from Octavia). audio true.

Variations

OctaviaOttavyaOtavia

Nicknames

OttaVia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ottavia mean?

Ottavia is the Italian form of Octavia, from the Latin for 'eighth.'

How do you pronounce Ottavia?

It's said oh-TAH-vee-ah /oʊˈtɑː.vi.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ottavia a boy or girl name?

Ottavia is a girl's name.

How popular is Ottavia?

Ottavia is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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