Taviana
A girl's name of Latin origin with 118 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Taviana peaked during the Gen Z era, when 14 babies received this name in a single year (2008). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Taviana has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Taviana is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taviana is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a feminine elaboration of Tavian or Octavian, from the Roman Octavianus meaning 'eighth.' With the -ana suffix giving it a flowing, Latinate femininity, Taviana carries an unexpectedly grand classical heritage.
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Phonetically, Taviana belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Taviana’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taviana has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 90 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 13 | — |
The Story of Taviana
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Taviana is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Taviana are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Taviana?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taviana is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 90 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Taviana by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1998–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #17435 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19325 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19573 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15090 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8922 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15332 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10551 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16253 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15906 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13719 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10169 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9299 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9113 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16677 |
| 1998 | 8 | #11043 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2021