Diana vs Octavia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diana

Girl #243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Romanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,293
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Di, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diana Rank #243
Octavia Rank #294

Diana is more popular, ranked #243 vs #294 for Octavia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Diana ___

  • Diana Rose
  • Diana Marie
  • Diana Lynn
  • Diana Grace
  • Diana Victoria
  • Diana Elizabeth

Octavia ___

  • Octavia Rose
  • Octavia Jane
  • Octavia Claire
  • Octavia Blake
  • Octavia June
  • Octavia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diana

Victoria Helena Charlotte James William

If you choose Octavia

Cecilia Cordelia Sebastian Atticus Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diana or Octavia more popular?

Diana is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Octavia at #294 in the United States.

What do Diana and Octavia mean?

Diana means "divine, heavenly" (Latin origin). Octavia means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Diana and Octavia boy or girl names?

Diana is primarily a girl name. Octavia is primarily a girl name.

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