Felissa
Felissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,785 in the US, popular nicknames include Fel, Fey, and Felie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Felissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 282 babies have been named Felissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Felissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,785 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,785
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Felissa
Felissa is a girl name .
Felissa is currently ranked #37,785 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Felissa include Fel, Fey, Felie, and Feliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Felissa include Felicity, Felicia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis