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Felix

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Pronounced FEE-liks /ˈfi.lɪks/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin felix, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; blessed'; much more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the crossoverLow

In 30 seconds: Happy; lucky; fortunate: Felix is Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FEE-liks'). More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin felix, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; blessed'; much more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the crossover
U.S. rank (2025)#9667 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 672

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519172025

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

Felix comes from the Latin felix, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; blessed' (we note the crossover). Much more often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'FEE-liks').

In the U.S. Felix is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this girls' use is unusual (the female form is Felicity/Felicia). Rare for a girl, and crisp.

Did you know? Felix is Latin for 'happy; lucky; fortunate' — much more often a boys' name; here for a girl, which we note (said 'FEE-liks').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Felix — Latin; chiefly male

Variations

FelicityFelixaFelicia

Nicknames

Lix

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If you like Felix…

Felicity— the female form
Felicia— a kin female form
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Beatrix— a fellow -ix girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Felix mean?

Felix is Latin for 'happy; lucky; fortunate; blessed'. It is much more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl.

How do you pronounce Felix?

It's said FEE-liks /ˈfi.lɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Felix a boy or girl name?

Felix is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Felix?

Felix is popular for boys and very rare for girls.

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