Tavia
Tavia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Eighth, or derived from Octavia.
Origin and history
Tavia is a feminine given name derived as a short form of Octavia or a feminine variant of Tavo/Tavio. Historically connected to the Latin word for eighth, it has a modern, chic appeal. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
2,490 babies in the United States have been named Tavia since 1880. It ranks #3540 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2027.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39 %)
- NY (17.5 %)
- TX (16.3 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- MI (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 152 |
| 1970-1980 | 409 |
| 1980-1990 | 471 |
| 1990-2000 | 591 |
| 2000-2010 | 535 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Famous people named Tavia
- Tavia Yeung: Actress
- Tavia Shackles: Beauty Queen
Nicknames
Tay, Tave
Fun facts
- Tavia traces its origins back to the ancient Roman clan name Octavius, traditionally given to the eighth child.
- It gained independent use in the 20th century as a streamlined alternative to longer classical names.