Felica Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: feh-LEE-kah //fəˈliːkə//
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: lucky; Italian: happy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Felica has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "felix," which means "happy" or "fortunate." This Latin term evolved into various forms as it passed through different languages, including the Old French "felice" before being adopted into English. The transition into English likely occurred during the Middle Ages, as Latin was a significant influence on the vernacular languages of Europe, particularly through the Church and scholarly works.
The name Felica can be seen as a feminine variant of Felix, which has been used since antiquity. Historically, the name Felix has been associated with several notable figures, including saints and popes.
Saint Felix of Nola, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, is one such figure, and his feast day is celebrated on January 14. The name's association with happiness and good fortune has made it a favored choice in various cultures, often linked to positive attributes and blessings.
The name Felica, while less common, carries the same connotations of joy and prosperity. Culturally, names derived from the Latin "felix" have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing hope and positivity.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its uplifting meaning, which resonates across different cultures and eras. Diminutive forms, such as Feli or Lica, may also be used affectionately, reflecting a common practice of creating familiar or endearing versions of names.
Overall, Felica embodies a rich linguistic heritage and a legacy of positive associations that have contributed to its historical significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felica was first seen in the United States in 1953.
Felica has ranked as high as #982 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, and Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Felica has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Felica is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Felica was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Felica (1995)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Felica.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1991 | 61 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1988 | 64 |
| 1987 | 61 |
| 1986 | 74 |
| 1985 | 76 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1976 | 81 |
| 1975 | 96 |
| 1974 | 87 |
| 1973 | 58 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1971 | 76 |
| 1970 | 65 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1968 | 57 |
| 1967 | 61 |
| 1966 | 52 |
| 1965 | 40 |
| 1964 | 47 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |