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Felecia

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Pronounced fuh-LEE-shuh /fəˈliː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Felicia, the feminine of Latin Felix, 'lucky, happy, fortunate.' The -e- spelling was a mid-century American variant.Medium

In 30 seconds: Felecia is a variant of Felicia, from Latin Felix, 'lucky, happy' (said 'fuh-LEE-shuh').
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA respelling of Felicia, the feminine of Latin Felix, 'lucky, happy, fortunate.' The -e- spelling was a mid-century American variant.
U.S. rank (2012)#15583 ↗ Rising
2012 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319082012

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Felecia is a variant of Felicia, the feminine of the Latin Felix, 'lucky, happy.' Felicia rose in mid-century America, and the Felecia spelling crested around 1963 before fading, now a vintage variant of a cheerful Latin name.

A few thousand American girls received it in all; Felecia now reads as a retro 1960s name.

Did you know? Felecia peaked around 1963 and faded within a generation, a spelling variant of the sunny Felicia.
Overall data confidence 80%
References — Felecia — Variant of Felicia; Latin Felix

Variations

FeliciaFelishaFalicia

Nicknames

FeeLisha

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If you like Felecia…

Felicia— the parent name Felecia respells
Felisha— a sister spelling
Alicia— a like -icia name
Leticia— a like Latin-rooted -icia name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Felecia mean?

Felecia is a variant of Felicia, from the Latin Felix, meaning 'lucky, happy.'

How do you pronounce Felecia?

It's said fuh-LEE-shuh /fəˈliː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Felecia a boy or girl name?

Felecia is used as a girl's name.

Is Felecia making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a nineteen-sixties favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage spelling of Felicia.

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