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Felisha
Pronounced fuh-LEE-shuh /fəˈli.ʃə/High
Meaning: A phonetic American respelling of Felicia, from Latin felix, 'happy, fortunate, lucky'. The meaning rides with Felicia; only the spelling is modern.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Felisha is a phonetic respelling of Felicia, whose root is Latin felix — 'happy, fortunate'. Felicia itself came through late Roman and Christian use, including saints named Felix and Felicity. The -sha spelling rose in the U.S. in the late twentieth century as families wrote the name the way it sounds (said 'fuh-LEE-shuh').
It appears only rarely in U.S. records now, well behind Felicia. Rare, warm, and familiar in sound.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Felisha mean?
Felisha means 'happy, fortunate' — it is a respelling of Felicia, from Latin felix.
How do you pronounce Felisha?
It's said fuh-LEE-shuh /fəˈli.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Felisha the same name as Felicia?
Yes — Felisha is a phonetic American spelling of Felicia, with the same sound and meaning.
How popular is Felisha?
Felisha is rare in the U.S. today; the Felicia spelling has always been the more common one.