Holding steady.
Popularity of Feliza since 1924
Babies named Feliza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1975, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Feliza's real moment was 1924.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Feliza is a rare Spanish and Portuguese variant of Felisa, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1924, which was also its peak year, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. With a trajectory described as stable but extremely low usage, Feliza is an uncommon choice. It is almost exclusively given to girls and has no recorded top states, indicating its scattered use. For parents seeking a name with a positive meaning and a distinctly Iberian flair, Feliza offers a rare alternative to more common names like Felicia or Felicity.
Feliza is a variant of Felisa, which derives from the Latin 'felix' meaning 'happy, fortunate, lucky'. It is also related to the Spanish and Portuguese word 'feliz' (happy). The name has been used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as a feminine form of Felix. Its usage in the United States has been sporadic, first recorded in 1924.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zaza, Liza
Sibling names for Feliza
Names that share Feliza's style, for a brother or sister.
