Girl
Felicia
happy, fortunate
About Felicia
Consider the sophisticated charm that Felicia brings to any introduction. This name exudes warmth and approachability, instantly creating positive associations. The Latin-influenced sound pattern gives it an international flair that transcends geographical boundaries, making it recognizable across cultures. Felicia offers built-in nickname potential with options like Fee, Lissie, or Flick, allowing your daughter to choose how she wishes to be addressed as she grows. The name carries a certain timeless elegance that works equally well in childhood, professional settings, and throughout all life stages. Its four-syllable rhythm creates a musical quality when spoken, and it pairs beautifully with both short and long surnames. Parents who appreciate names with historical depth yet contemporary relevance find Felicia checks all the boxes. The name suggests confidence and grace without pretension, qualities many hope to nurture in their daughters.
Popularity of the Name Felicia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #697 | |||
| 1881 | #647 | |||
| 1882 | #646 | |||
| 1884 | #622 | |||
| 1886 | #616 | |||
| 1887 | #813 | |||
| 1888 | #698 | |||
| 1889 | #817 | |||
| 1890 | #966 | |||
| 1891 | #961 | |||
| 1895 | #615 | |||
| 1897 | #771 | |||
| 1898 | #856 | |||
| 1899 | #769 | |||
| 1900 | #840 | |||
| 1901 | #706 | |||
| 1902 | #721 | |||
| 1903 | #683 | |||
| 1904 | #860 | |||
| 1905 | #745 | |||
| 1906 | #747 | |||
| 1907 | #627 | |||
| 1908 | #619 | |||
| 1909 | #711 | |||
| 1910 | #731 | |||
| 1911 | #607 | |||
| 1912 | #616 | |||
| 1913 | #577 | |||
| 1914 | #654 | |||
| 1915 | #532 | |||
| 1916 | #648 | |||
| 1917 | #595 | |||
| 1918 | #636 | |||
| 1919 | #661 | |||
| 1920 | #721 | |||
| 1921 | #674 | |||
| 1922 | #634 | |||
| 1923 | #708 | |||
| 1924 | #726 | |||
| 1925 | #699 | |||
| 1926 | #761 | |||
| 1927 | #632 | |||
| 1928 | #751 | |||
| 1929 | #692 | |||
| 1930 | #804 | |||
| 1931 | #903 | |||
| 1932 | #726 | |||
| 1933 | #678 | |||
| 1934 | #703 | |||
| 1935 | #876 | |||
| 1936 | #712 | |||
| 1937 | #678 | |||
| 1938 | #642 | |||
| 1939 | #682 | |||
| 1940 | #694 | |||
| 1941 | #774 | |||
| 1942 | #692 | |||
| 1943 | #737 | |||
| 1944 | #725 | |||
| 1945 | #759 | |||
| 1946 | #791 | |||
| 1947 | #726 | |||
| 1948 | #689 | |||
| 1949 | #766 | |||
| 1950 | #690 | |||
| 1951 | #691 | |||
| 1952 | #606 | |||
| 1953 | #524 | |||
| 1954 | #523 | |||
| 1955 | #498 | |||
| 1956 | #419 | |||
| 1957 | #376 | |||
| 1958 | #373 | |||
| 1959 | #324 | |||
| 1960 | #228 | |||
| 1961 | #225 | |||
| 1962 | #212 | |||
| 1963 | #209 | |||
| 1964 | #199 | |||
| 1965 | #164 | |||
| 1966 | #161 | |||
| 1967 | #159 | |||
| 1968 | #167 | |||
| 1969 | #146 | |||
| 1970 | #139 | |||
| 1971 | #124 | |||
| 1972 | #128 | |||
| 1973 | #138 | |||
| 1974 | #137 | |||
| 1975 | #116 | |||
| 1976 | #130 | |||
| 1977 | #128 | |||
| 1978 | #140 | |||
| 1979 | #153 | |||
| 1980 | #164 | |||
| 1981 | #168 | |||
| 1982 | #195 | |||
| 1983 | #181 | |||
| 1984 | #185 | |||
| 1985 | #101 | |||
| 1986 | #89 | |||
| 1987 | #96 | |||
| 1988 | #105 | |||
| 1989 | #111 | |||
| 1990 | #121 | |||
| 1991 | #121 | #151 | ||
| 1992 | #146 | #178 | ||
| 1993 | #159 | #189 | ||
| 1994 | #181 | #365 | #200 | |
| 1995 | #211 | #228 | ||
| 1996 | #263 | #230 | ||
| 1997 | #349 | #259 | ||
| 1998 | #378 | #293 | ||
| 1999 | #417 | #319 | ||
| 2000 | #483 | #314 | ||
| 2001 | #553 | #257 | ||
| 2002 | #577 | #359 | ||
| 2003 | #689 | #414 | ||
| 2004 | #878 | #417 | ||
| 2005 | #990 | #402 | ||
| 2011 | #831 | #399 | ||
| 2012 | #978 | #443 | ||
| 2013 | #960 | #431 | ||
| 2014 | #932 | #493 | ||
| 2023 | #745 | |||
| 2006 | #367 | |||
| 2007 | #389 | |||
| 2008 | #444 | |||
| 2009 | #451 | |||
| 2010 | #465 | |||
| 2015 | #406 | |||
| 2016 | #626 | |||
| 2017 | #601 | |||
| 2018 | #631 | |||
| 2019 | #680 | |||
| 2020 | #825 | |||
| 2021 | #814 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Felicia
- Felicity
- Felisha
- Felice
Names Similar to Felicia
Nicknames for Felicia
- Feli
- Licia
- Fee
- Lici
- Fel
Famous People Named Felicia
| Felicia Day | American actress and writer |
| Felicia Mabuza-Suttle | South African talk show host |
| Felicia Hemans | English poet |
| Felicia Atkins | British Paralympic athlete |
| Felicia Oh | Singaporean artist |
| Felicia Montealegre | Chilean-born American actress and violinist |
| Felicia Clover | American pornographic actress |
| Felicia Michaels | American comedian |
| Felicia Tang | American-born Hong Kong actress and model |
| Felicia Farr | American actress |
| Felicia O'Dell | Auntie Fee - Internet personality and cook |
| Felicia Pearson | American actress and rapper |
| Felicia Chin | Singaporean actress |
| Felicia Johnson | British Paralympic athlete |
| Felicia Appenteng | Ghanaian broadcast journalist |
Characters Named Felicia
| Felicia Hardy | Black Cat - Marvel Comics character |
| Felicia Daye | Character in the video game "Vampire - The Masquerade" |
| Felicia Forrester | Character on the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Felicia, the Cat | Character in the animated film "The Great Mouse Detective" |
| Felicia Brooke | Character in the novel "Beau Brocade" by Baroness Orczy |
| Felicia Cinderella | Character in the anime "Fire Force" |
| Felicia Tillman | Character on the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Felicia Marguerite | Character in the novel "The Chosen Maiden" by Eva Stachniak |