Phyllicia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Phyllicia

What is the meaning of the name Phyllicia ?

The baby name Phyllicia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced fi-LISH-ə,fə-LISH-ə,/fɪˈlɪʃə/,/fəˈlɪʃə/.

Phyllicia is English in Origin.

Phyllicia is a modern English feminine name, most commonly read as a creative variant of Felicia, from Latin felix (“happy, fortunate”). The initial Phyl- and doubled l also invite association with the Greek name Phyllis, from phyllon (“leaf”), so some treat Phyllicia as a blended form. In practice, parents often choose it for the upbeat Felicia meaning, with a nature-tinged resonance from the Phyl- element.

Use rose in the United States in the late 20th century alongside the rise of Phylicia - best known via actress Phylicia Rashad - which encouraged alternative spellings such as Phyllicia. Related forms include Felicia, Phylicia, Felisha, and rarer Phylisha/Phyllisia; short forms Licia, Lisha, and Fifi occur in use. International cognates of the Felicia root include Félicie (French), Felícia (Hungarian, Portuguese), and Felicitas (Latin/German). Overall meaning: “fortunate, happy,” with optional nods to “leaf.”

⚙ Phyllicia is a rare name. There are only 20 recorded uses of it in our data, from 5 countries.