Holding steady.
Popularity of Phelicia since 1965
Babies named Phelicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Phelicia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1965, making it a relatively recent creation. It reached its peak in 1987, its highest year of recorded use, though it has never been common enough to rank in the top 1000. Over time, its usage has been stable but very low, reflecting its status as a rare and distinctive choice. The name matches the broader trend of phonetic respellings of classical names that gained modest traction in the late 20th century. As of the latest data, it remains outside the mainstream rankings.
Phelicia is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1965. It appears to be a phonetic or decorative respelling of Felicia, the feminine form of the Latin name Felix, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'. The spelling with 'Ph' may have been influenced by names like Phebe or Philip. It has never been widely used, peaking at modest numbers in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Phe, Licia, Cia
Sibling names for Phelicia
Names that share Phelicia's style, for a brother or sister.
