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Felita

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How to Pronounce Felita

Pronounced fuh-LEE-tuh /fəˈliː.tə/Medium

Meaning: Felita reads as a diminutive or Spanish-flavored elaboration linked to Felicia and Felicidad, from the Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate'. The -ita ending adds an affectionate 'little' sense.Medium

In 30 seconds: Felita is a warm little cousin of Felicia, carrying the Latin sense of 'happy, fortunate'. It saw quiet use and peaked around 1968.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFelita reads as a diminutive or Spanish-flavored elaboration linked to Felicia and Felicidad, from the Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate'. The -ita ending adds an affectionate 'little' sense.

U.S. rank (1993)#14216 ↘ Falling

1993 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1968

Total births (all-time)≈ 783

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Felita belongs to the Felix family of names, from the Latin felix meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate', and most directly echoes Felicia. The -ita ending is a Spanish-style diminutive, giving the name an affectionate, sunny character that suited its mid-century moment.

Felita was always uncommon, drawing a handful of girls a year and peaking around 1968 before tapering off by the nineties. Its warmth and Latin roots gave it appeal in Spanish-speaking American families. A Felita from the peak would be in her mid-fifties today.

Did you know? The -ita ending of Felita is a Spanish diminutive meaning 'little', so the name reads almost as 'little happy one' — a natural spin on the Latin felix behind Felicia.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Felicia — related rootU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity counts 1880–present

Variations

FeliciaFelishaFelicita

Nicknames

FelLita

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Felicia— the parent name behind this diminutive

Lolita— shares the affectionate -ita ending

Juanita— another warm -ita diminutive of the era

Floretta— shares Felita's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Felita mean?

Felita is a diminutive linked to Felicia, from the Latin for 'happy, fortunate'.

How do you pronounce Felita?

It's said fuh-LEE-tuh /fəˈliː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Felita a boy or girl name?

Felita is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Felita?

Felita has always been rare, seeing its steadiest use in the late nineteen-sixties and little since.