Feliz is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning 'happy'. It's a unisex name, typically used for girls but also occasionally given to boys. The name gained popularity due to its connection to the Spanish word 'felicidad', meaning happiness. It's a simple yet meaningful choice for parents seeking a positive and uplifting name for their child.
The name Feliz experienced peaks and valleys in popularity over the century, with the most notable spikes occurring between 1986 and 1991, where there were consistently high numbers of births each year, reaching a peak of 12 births in both 1987 and 1990. However, before this period, the name was quite uncommon, with only sporadic years showing more than five births. After 1995, the popularity seemed to decline again, with fewer than ten births each year until 2006. Overall, Feliz has been used for a total of 290 babies over the century, indicating that while it may not have been extremely popular at any given time, it was consistently used throughout the years.