Feleshia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly related to the Latin word "felicitas" meaning "happiness" or "good fortune".
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Feleshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Feleshia today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Feleshia births was 1975 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Feleshia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
1975
9 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1992 SSA rank
#12,259
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Feleshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Feleshia from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Feleshia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Feleshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Feleshia
The name Feleshia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, and appears to be a unique combination of sounds and letters.
Despite its novelty, some theories suggest that Feleshia may be a creative variation or derivation of the name Felicia, which has Latin roots. Felicia is derived from the Latin word "felix," meaning "happy" or "lucky." However, the connection between Feleshia and Felicia is speculative and unconfirmed.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Feleshia in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that the name is a modern creation, likely emerging in the 20th century or later.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Feleshia are difficult to trace, as it is a relatively uncommon and recently coined name. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Feleshia is Feleshia Conyers, an American actress and singer known for her roles in television shows such as "The Parent 'Hood" and "The Steve Harvey Show" in the 1990s. Another individual with this name is Feleshia Peck, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Other notable individuals with the name Feleshia include Feleshia Megan Oliphant, an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles since the early 2000s. Additionally, there is Feleshia O'Neill, an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Sacramento Monarchs and the Chicago Sky in the early 2000s.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals represent some of the more prominent figures who have carried the name Feleshia throughout history, primarily in the United States and within the entertainment and sports industries.
People
Feleshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Feleshia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Feleshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Feleshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Feleshia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Feleshia a common name?
We classify Feleshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Feleshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Feleshia was 1975, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Feleshia is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Feleshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Feleshia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.