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Flavia

/ FLAH-vee-ah /
Girl latin 3 syllables
Meaning
Flavia means golden, yellow-haired (latin).
Gender
Girl
Origin
latin
Pronunciation
FLAH-vee-ah
Popularity
#8027 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Flavia in the US, 1880–2025
1900192019401960198020002020

Flavia first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1921, when 39 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Flavia popular?

Steady Flavia has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1921.

US babies given the name Flavia, by decade
2020s 79
2010s 147
2000s 150
1990s 132
1980s 109
1970s 134
1960s 120
1950s 115
1940s 113
1930s 152
1920s 258
1910s 176
1900s 70
1890s 50
1880s 38

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Flavia mean?

From the Roman family name Flavius, related to Latin 'flavus' ('golden-yellow, blond'). This is golden as hair/colour ('probably originally yellow-haired') rather than gold the metal — distinct from the 'aurum' names.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Flavia mean?

Flavia means golden, yellow-haired. From the Roman family name Flavius, related to Latin 'flavus' ('golden-yellow, blond'). This is golden as hair/colour ('probably originally yellow-haired') rather than gold the metal — distinct from the 'aurum' names.

What is the origin of the name Flavia?

Flavia is of latin origin.

How do you pronounce Flavia?

Flavia is pronounced “FLAH-vee-ah.”

Is Flavia a boy or a girl name?

Flavia is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Flavia a popular name right now?

Flavia has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1921.

How popular is the name Flavia?

In 2025, Flavia ranked #8027 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Flavia most popular?

Flavia was most popular in 1921, when about 39 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Flavia?

Names similar to Flavia include Aurea, Undine, Astra, Gratia, Camellia.

What names go well with Flavia?

latin names that pair well with Flavia include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.