Holding steady.
Popularity of Felishia since 1967
Babies named Felishia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1986, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Felishia's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Felishia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, a time when creative spellings of established names were gaining popularity. Though never widely used, the name reached its peak frequency in 1976, reflecting the broader era's fondness for names like Felicia and Melissa. In the most recent year recorded, 2025, the name remains very uncommon, maintaining a stable trajectory without signs of revival. Felishia is most often seen as a distinctive take on the Latin-rooted Felicia, appealing to parents who value a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Felishia is a phonetic spelling variant of Felicia, which derives from the Latin word 'felix' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'. The name Felicia was used in Roman times and later adopted by Christians as a feminine form of Felix. Felishia likely emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling, reflecting a trend toward unique name spellings in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Feli, Lish, Lishia, Fia
Sibling names for Felishia
Names that share Felishia's style, for a brother or sister.
