Flavia

Flavia is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “yellow.” In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Flavia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“yellow”
Pronunciation
/ˈfleɪ.vi.ə/

About the name Flavia

Flavia belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “yellow” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Flavia first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #699 in 1884, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 1,830 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Flavia in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#699 in 1884
Peak year
1921
Babies named Flavia in 2024
10
Total since 1880
1,830

Flavia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1666 in 1997
Babies named Flavia in 2025
9
Total since 1996
266

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Flavia mean?

Flavia means “yellow” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Flavia a boy or girl name?

Flavia is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Flavia?

Flavia comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Flavia?

Flavia first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #699 in 1884, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Flavia?

Flavia is pronounced /ˈfleɪ.vi.ə/ (IPA).

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