Tavia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAY-vee-uh / /ˈteɪ.vi.ə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: Tavia; English: derived from Octavia
Historical & Cultural Background
Tavia is often considered a modern diminutive or variation of the name Octavia, which has roots in ancient Rome. The name Octavia was borne by a prominent member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Tavia has gained popularity in contemporary naming trends, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a sense of elegance and femininity.
Trend Summary
Tavia has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tavie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tavia was first seen in the United States in 1944. Tavia has ranked as high as #1143 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Tavia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tavia (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 36 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 39 |
| 1973 | 46 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1976 | 46 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1980 | 42 |
| 1981 | 47 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 59 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 51 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 104 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 67 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 67 |
| 2000 | 64 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 |