A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Feliciana since 1904
Babies named Feliciana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Feliciana's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Feliciana is a distinctly rare name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1904 and currently at rank 9,457 as of 2025, with an incidence of 1 in 160,727 newborn girls. Its peak year was its debut year, 1904, though it has shown a resurgence since 2013, placing it in a revival trajectory. The name carries the meaning 'lucky' or 'happy' from its Latin root Felix, and its Italian and Spanish origins give it a melodic, romantic quality. Despite never being common, Feliciana has maintained a quiet presence, appearing sporadically in birth records over the decades. Its recent uptick suggests parents are rediscovering this ornate feminine form, drawn to its positive meaning and vintage charm.
Feliciana is the feminine form of Feliciano, derived from the Latin name Felix, meaning 'lucky' or 'happy.' It has been used in Italian and Spanish cultures since the Renaissance, often given to girls born in prosperous times or to invoke good fortune.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Feli, Ana
Sibling names for Feliciana
Names that share Feliciana's style, for a brother or sister.
