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Felicia
GirlLatin· “lucky, happy”
- Meaning
- lucky, happy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- fuh-LEE-shuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #5,607
- US babies 2025
- 22
- Best rank
- #89 (1986)
- Peak year
- 1986
Meaning and origin of Felicia
Felicia is a Latin name that means “lucky, happy”.
Felicia is the feminine form of Felix, a Latin name meaning lucky or happy. Felix was borne by several saints and popes. The name had a notable bearer in the poet Felicia Hemans, whose works were widely read in the nineteenth century. Felicia has an elegant, three-syllable sound with stress on the second syllable. Fee, Lisa and Fliss are possible nicknames. The name carries a cheerful, positive meaning and a classic, refined feel.
Popularity over time
Felicia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 120 different years. Its best national rank was #89 in 1986, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,084 babies. In 2025, 22 babies were named Felicia, and it ranked #5,607 nationally. That is 71% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #721 in 1920, #691 in 1950, #164 in 1980, #483 in 2000, #1,641 in 2010, and #5,607 in 2025. Of the 91,092 US girls named Felicia since records began, 25% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 21,949 babies. Since 2010, 1,074 more have been named Felicia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Krista, Nichole, Bethany, Mallory, and Krystle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Felicia ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3261 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Felicia is usually pronounced fuh-LEE-shuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with F and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Felicia
A few middle names that flow with Felicia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Felicia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Felicia mean?
Felicia is a Latin name that means “lucky, happy”.
What is the origin of the name Felicia?
Felicia has Latin roots. Felicia is the feminine form of Felix, a Latin name meaning lucky or happy.
Is Felicia a popular name?
Not especially. Felicia ranked #5,607 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Felicia a boy or girl name?
Felicia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Felicia?
Felicia is usually pronounced fuh-LEE-shuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings