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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Happy, fortunate (from Latin felix, via the phrase 'tempora felicia, ' happy times)
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- feh-LEE-shuh
Felicia (feh-LEE-shuh) is a Latin name meaning "happy" or "fortunate," drawn from felix and the phrase 'tempora felicia,' or happy times. It has a soft, flowing sound with the stress on the second syllable, and the meaning is easy to share with family and friends.
Meaning & Origin of Felicia
Meaning: Happy, fortunate (from Latin felix, via the phrase 'tempora felicia, ' happy times).
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Felicia
feh-LEE-shuhIPA /fəˈliːʃə/
Popularity of Felicia
Felicia peaked at #90 in 1986, when 3,084 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #4489 with 31 babies, so a child named Felicia today is unlikely to meet another one in her class.
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These names have followed a similar path to Felicia in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Felicia mean?
Happy, fortunate (from Latin felix, via the phrase ‘tempora felicia, ‘ happy times). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Felicia?
Felicia is pronounced feh-LEE-shuh (IPA: /fəˈliːʃə/).
Is Felicia a popular name right now?
Felicia peaked at #90 in 1986 and is ranked #4489 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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