girl's name
Octava
ok-TAH-vuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 41
Octava is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1931 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1894.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Octava Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Octava?
In 1931, Octava was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Octava
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Octava Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Octava over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Octava
- English ok-TAH-vuh
Sibling Names for Octava
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Octava — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Octava
How popular is the name Octava?
In 1931, Octava was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Octava a girl's or a boy's name?
Octava is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Octava?
Octava has 3 syllables.
When was Octava most popular?
Octava peaked in 1921, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.