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The baby name Feliciana is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: fe-li-SYA-na (IPA: [fe.liˈsja.na] or [fe.liˈθja.na]); English approx.: feh-LISS-ee-AH-nuh.

Feliciana is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 5.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: Spanish: fe-li-SYA-na (IPA: [fe.liˈsja.na] or [fe.liˈθja.na]); English approx.: feh-LISS-ee-AH-nuh

What is the meaning of the name Feliciana ?

The baby name Feliciana is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: fe-li-SYA-na (IPA: [fe.liˈsja.na] or [fe.liˈθja.na]); English approx.: feh-LISS-ee-AH-nuh.

Feliciana is Latin in Origin.

Feliciana is a Romance feminine given name rooted in Late Latin Felicianus (“belonging to Felix”), from felix, meaning “happy, fortunate, blessed.” As the feminine counterpart to Feliciano, it appears in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese with the same spelling, reflecting the shared Latin heritage of these languages. The name conveys a warm, auspicious sense of good fortune and joy.

Documented in medieval and early modern records across the Iberian Peninsula and Italy, Feliciana traveled widely through Catholic naming traditions to Latin America and the Philippines, where it remains familiar though uncommon. Cognates and related forms include Felicia, Felicity (English), Félicienne (French), Felicitas (Latin/German), and the Polish Felicjana; the masculine is Feliciano, with surname usage in many regions. Short forms and affectionate diminutives include Feli, Lici/Licia, Lia, and Ciana, offering flexible, contemporary nicknaming options while preserving the name’s classic, optimistic meaning.

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Feliciana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HN 0 #22 1 704
AO 0 #61 16 2,729
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO Girls 0 #109 111 4,575
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
GT 0 #301 14 5,948
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BO 0 #400 9 6,868
PT Girls 0 #401 51 7,952
France Girls 2011 #416 3 3,153
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PA Girls 0 #452 30 9,861
GT Girls 0 #455 51 7,500
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
BO Girls 0 #553 59 9,488
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
AR Girls 0 #561 39 8,289
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
PE Girls 0 #640 336 14,861
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #670 45 4,183
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Spain Girls 0 #809 175 5,561
CL Girls 0 #824 28 14,098
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
BR Girls 0 #886 56 12,708
IT Girls 0 #890 628 9,415
United States Girls 2024 #908 9 8,487
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
CO Girls 0 #995 84 16,140
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MX Girls 0 #1,020 164 17,781
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928

Feliciana is popular in 39 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AO
AR

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People also ask about Feliciana

Feliciana is predominantly a girl's name.
Feliciana is a 5 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: fe-li-SYA-na (IPA: [fe.liˈsja.na] or [fe.liˈθja.na]); English approx.: feh-LISS-ee-AH-nuh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Felicia, Feliciano (masc.), Felicitas, Felicita, Felicity and Félicie.
Across languages, Feliciana has these equivalents: Felicia (English), Felicitas (Latin/Spanish), Felicité (French), Felicità / Felicita (Italian), Felicidad (Spanish, rare), and 1 more.
Yes — Feliciana ranked #416 in France in 2011, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Feliciana ranks highest in France (#416 in 2011).
Feliciana's popularity is rising. It moved from #914 in 2015 to #908 in 2024 in United States.