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Felicitas

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Pronounced feh-LEE-see-tas /fɛˈliː.si.tas/Medium

Meaning: A Latin name from felicitas ('good luck, happiness, fertility') — the Roman goddess Felicitas and an early Christian saint. We note the heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A joyful Latin name: Felicitas means 'good luck, happiness' (said 'feh-LEE-see-tas'). We note the heritage.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA Latin name from felicitas ('good luck, happiness, fertility') — the Roman goddess Felicitas and an early Christian saint. We note the heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12555 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,990

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818892024

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

Felicitas is Latin for 'good luck, happiness,' borne by a Roman goddess and a martyr saint. Grand and rare in the U.S., it feels classical and warm (said 'feh-LEE-see-tas'). We note the heritage.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Latin, and joyful.

Did you know? Felicitas was a Roman goddess of good fortune and an early Christian saint — her name means 'good luck, happiness,' which we note.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Felicitas — Latin 'good luck, happiness'; Roman goddess + saint

Variations

FelicityFelicidadFelizitas

Nicknames

FeliCita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Felicitas mean?

Felicitas is Latin for 'good luck, happiness,' a Roman goddess and an early saint.

How do you pronounce Felicitas?

It's said feh-LEE-see-tas /fɛˈliː.si.tas/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Felicitas a boy or girl name?

Felicitas is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Felicitas?

Felicitas is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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