Felicia
Felicia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “happy, fortunate.” Felicia derives from the Latin 'felix' meaning happy and fortunate.
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how do you pronounce Felicia?
feh-LEE-shah
where does the name Felicia come from?
From the Latin felix, happy or lucky, through the neuter plural felicia, happy things, as in the phrase tempora felicia, happy times. Its use as a personal name began in post-classical times.
It was a popular name in the 1980s and 1990s and is recognized globally. The internet phrase 'Bye, Felicia' from the film Friday gave it unexpected viral fame. Despite this, the name retains its original warm, optimistic energy and classical elegance.
how popular is this name?
Felicia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 122 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 4. It peaked at #89 in 1986, and ranked #989 in 2005.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #989 |
| 2004 | #878 |
| 2003 | #687 |
| 2002 | #576 |
| 2001 | #553 |
| 2000 | #482 |
| 1999 | #417 |
| 1998 | #378 |
| 1997 | #349 |
| 1996 | #263 |
| 1990 | #121 |
| 1986 | #89 |
| 1980 | #164 |
| 1970 | #139 |
| 1960 | #228 |
| 1950 | #689 |
| 1940 | #693 |
| 1930 | #800 |
| 1920 | #720 |
| 1910 | #723 |
| 1900 | #833 |
| 1890 | #940 |
| 1880 | #679 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Felicia fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Felicia?
- Felicia Day (American actress, writer, and web series creator)
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what names go well with Felicia?
Sibling names that share Felicia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Felicia
What does the name Felicia mean?
Felicia means “happy, fortunate”.
What is the origin of the name Felicia?
Felicia comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Felicia?
Felicia ranked #989 in the US in 2005, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1986, at #89, and it has spent 122 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Felicia a boy or girl name?
Felicia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Felicia?
Felicia is pronounced feh-LEE-shah, with 3 syllables.
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