Felicia
Felicia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fəˈliʃə/ · /fəˈlɪʃə/
Meaning and origin of Felicia
Root meaning: “happy times”
- A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Felix.
Etymology
From Middle English Felicia, from Latin Fēlīcia, from fēlīcia (literally “happy things”), the neuter plural of fēlīx, which often occurred in the phrase tempora fēlīcia (“happy times”).
How popular is Felicia?
Since 1880, 91,092 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named Felicia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #89 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2359 in 1972. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Felicia FAQ
What does the name Felicia mean?
Felicia traces back to a root meaning "happy times". A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Felix. From Middle English Felicia, from Latin Fēlīcia, from fēlīcia (literally “happy things”), the neuter plural of fēlīx, which often occurred in the phrase tempora fēlīcia (“happy times”).
What is the origin of the name Felicia?
Felicia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Felicia?
Since 1880, 91,092 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named Felicia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #89 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2359 in 1972. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Felicia a boy or girl name?
Felicia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 91,092 girls and 279 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.