Holding steady.
Popularity of Felica since 1953
Babies named Felica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 428 |
| 1970s | 710 |
| 1980s | 557 |
| 1990s | 303 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Felica is a feminine form of Felix, carrying the Latin meaning of 'happy' or 'fortunate'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1953, but its usage never reached mainstream popularity. It saw its highest usage in 1975, when it ranked 3376, and has remained at very low frequencies since, with a stable trajectory into 2025. While not associated with any specific U.S. states or famous bearers, Felica offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Felicia, sharing the same joyful root.
Felica is a feminine variant of the Latin name Felix, derived from the Latin word 'felix' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'. It has been used in various Romance languages, particularly Italian and Spanish, as a female given name. Although less common than its masculine counterpart, Felica has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Feli, Lica, Fefe
Sibling names for Felica
Names that share Felica's style, for a brother or sister.
