Felicia
Pronunciation: [ f-uhl-EESH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Felicia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 279 babies have been named Felicia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Felicia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,334 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,334
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Felicia
Felicia is a boy name .
Is Felicia a boy or girl name? Felicia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,334 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,545. Felicia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Felicia is currently ranked #29,334 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Felicia include Fel, Feli, Feliy, Feliie, Cia, Ciay, Ciaie, Fey, Feie, and Felkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Felicia include Felix, Felipe . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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