Felicia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'happy' or 'lucky'. It was initially used as a nickname for women named Felicitas, which means 'fortunate' or 'happy'. This name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has since been widely used across various cultures. Pronounced /fəˈliːʃə/ in English, it offers a charming blend of elegance and familiarity.
The name Felicia experienced varied popularity over the given years, with a significant peak in 1972 having 16 births, and notable highs in other years such as 1987 (17 births) and 1989 (18 births). However, there were also several low points, notably 5 births or fewer in 1974, 1981, 1991, and 1993. Overall, Felicia was a relatively common name during this period with a total of 279 babies named Felicia born between 1963 and 1993.