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Latavia
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Latin· “La- plus Tavia, from Octavia”
- Meaning
- La- plus Tavia, from Octavia
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Latin
- Pronunciation
- luh-TAY-vee-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #1,075 (1986)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Latavia
Latavia is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “La- plus Tavia, from Octavia”.
Latavia is an American name built from the popular prefix La- and Tavia, a short form of Octavia. Octavia is the feminine of the Roman family name Octavius, from the Latin octavus, eighth. The La- prefix was widely used in African American naming in the second half of the twentieth century, producing names such as Latoya, Latasha and Lakeisha. Latavia is usually said luh-TAY-vee-uh, following the English sound of Octavia. Its parts are clear, but the combination is a modern coinage rather than an old name. Tavia and Tay are natural short forms.
Popularity over time
Latavia first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,075 in 1986, and the most babies received it in 2000, when 188 were named Latavia. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #2,775 in 1980, #1,096 in 2000, and #5,341 in 2010. Of the 2,333 US girls named Latavia since records began, 35% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 630 babies. Since 2010, 142 more have been named Latavia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Anayeli, Kalee, Kayle, Jovana, and Mykayla.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Latavia is usually pronounced luh-TAY-vee-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with L and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Latavia
A few middle names that flow with Latavia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Latavia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Latavia mean?
Latavia is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “La- plus Tavia, from Octavia”.
What is the origin of the name Latavia?
Latavia has modern American and Latin roots. Latavia is an American name built from the popular prefix La- and Tavia, a short form of Octavia.
Is Latavia a popular name?
No. Latavia was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Latavia a boy or girl name?
Latavia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Latavia?
Latavia is usually pronounced luh-TAY-vee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings