Holding steady.
Popularity of Felissa since 1960
Babies named Felissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 81 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Felissa is a rare feminine name derived from Latin, sharing its root with the more common Felicity and Felicia. First recorded in the U.S. in 1960, the name saw its peak popularity in 1973, though even then it never cracked the top 1000, reflecting fewer than five annual births in most years. Felissa has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory through 2025; no data are available for one-in-N frequency or top states due to its scarcity. The name offers a distinctive alternative to more popular Latin-derived names, appealing to parents seeking something uncommon yet familiar in sound.
Felissa is a feminine form of Felix, derived from the Latin word 'felix' meaning 'happy, lucky, or fortunate'. It shares roots with other names like Felicity and Felicia. The name has been used in various European cultures, though it has never been common in the United States, peaking in the 1970s with a rank of 0 (fewer than 5 births) in some years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Feli, Lissa, Fefe
Variants: Felisa
Sibling names for Felissa
Names that share Felissa's style, for a brother or sister.
