Felicia Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfeh-LISH-uh / /fəˈlɪʃə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: happy; fortunate
Historical & Cultural Background
Felicia is derived from the Latin word 'felix,' meaning happy or fortunate. It has been used as a feminine name since the Middle Ages. In modern times, it has seen some usage as a masculine name, though it remains predominantly feminine.
Trend Summary
Felicia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Felice
- Feliciano
International Variants
- Felice (Italian)
- Felicity (English)
Famous people named Felicia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felicia was first seen in the United States in 1963. Felicia has ranked as high as #1178 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Felicia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Felicia (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |