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Tavia
Pronounced TAY-vee-uh /ˈteɪ.vi.ə/Medium
Meaning: Tavia is a short form of Octavia, from Latin 'octavus' meaning 'eighth'. Traditionally given to an eighth child or in an eighth month.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
The girl's name Tavia is a short form of Octavia, from Latin 'octavus' ('eighth'). It carries a classical Roman lineage in a soft, modern shape. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as elegant and light (said 'TAY-vee-uh').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, elegant, and light.
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What does the name Tavia mean?
Tavia is a short form of Octavia, from Latin 'octavus' meaning 'eighth'.
How do you pronounce Tavia?
It's said TAY-vee-uh /ˈteɪ.vi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tavia a boy or girl name?
Tavia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Tavia?
Tavia is a rare name for girls in the U.S.