Felecia
Felecia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Happy, fortunate, or lucky.
Origin and history
Felecia is a variant spelling of Felicia, derived from the Latin word felix, meaning happy or fortunate. It experienced its highest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, the spelling is quite rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
10,268 babies in the United States have been named Felecia since 1880. It ranks #1611 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.7 %)
- GA (9.4 %)
- AL (9.2 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NC (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 62 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,384 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,412 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,468 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,667 |
| 1990-2000 | 891 |
| 2000-2010 | 145 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Felecia
- Felecia Angelle: Voice Actress, Voice Director
Nicknames
Fee, Fifi
Fun facts
- Felecia derives from the Latin root felix, which originally denoted good fortune and fertility.
- The spelling variant Felecia reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.