What is the origin of the name Felicia?

Felicia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Felicia?

Felicia is currently ranked #4489 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Felicia?

Felicia is pronounced feh-LEE-shah.

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Felicia

feh-LEE-shah

Popularity

#4489

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

91,351

Peak Year

#3,095 in 1986

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Feminine form of Felix, meaning 'lucky' or 'successful'. Popular in ancient Rome.

Nickname Watch

Feli Licia

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Felicia Day
American actress, writer, and web series creator.
Felicia Farr
American actress and model.

Nicknames

Feli Licia

Spelling Variations

Felicity Felise Feliciana

Similar Names

Olivia Amelia Sophia

Personality Traits

OptimisticJoyfulKindGenerous

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