The baby name Felecia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /fəˈliːʃə/ (fuh-LEE-shuh).
Felecia is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Felecia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /fəˈliːʃə/ (fuh-LEE-shuh).
Felecia is Latin in Origin.
Felecia is an English respelling of Felicia, the feminine form of the Latin name Felix, meaning “happy” or “fortunate.” Rooted in the Latin felix and related to felicitas (“good fortune”), the name traveled widely through medieval Latin records and later European languages. Close variants include Felicia (standard), Felícia (Portuguese, Hungarian), Félicie (French), Felicja (Polish), and Felizia (German/Italian). Nicknames and diminutives range from Feli and Lici to Lissie.
In English-speaking countries, especially the United States, Felecia emerged as a modern phonetic variant and rose in use alongside Felicia from the mid-20th century, peaking between the 1970s and 1990s. Pronunciation varies by family and region: fuh-LEE-sha is common in American English, while fuh-LEE-see-uh aligns more closely with the spelling and Latin roots. With its bright, auspicious meaning and approachable sound, Felecia offers a familiar yet distinctive twist on a timeless classic.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #91 | 3 | 3,714 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #224 | 36 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 1995 | #308 | 5 | 2,434 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #314 | 11 | 6,973 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #469 | 6 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #818 | 9 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2012 | #910 | 6 | 9,635 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #949 | 46 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #961 | 181 | 25,928 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Felecia is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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