Felicita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfeh-LEE-chee-tah / fɛˈliː.t͡ʃi.tɑItalian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: happiness; Latin: fortunate
Historical & Cultural Background
Felicita is derived from the Latin word 'felicitas', which means happiness or good fortune. It is commonly used in Italian-speaking regions and reflects a positive connotation. The name has been associated with various saints and historical figures in Italy, contributing to its cultural significance.
Similar Names
Variants
- Felicity
- Felicitas
International Variants
- Félicité (French)
- Felicidade (Portuguese)
Famous people named Felicita
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Fictional characters named Felicita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felicita was first seen in the United States in 1885. Felicita has ranked as high as #1092 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Felicita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Felicita (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 36 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |