Felishia
A feminine given name of Old English origin meaning "lucky, fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Felishia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Felishia today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Felishia births was 1986 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Felishia. 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
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
1986
18 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2000 SSA rank
#15,839
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Felishia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Felishia from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 124 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
Felishia 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 Felishia 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 Felishia
The name Felishia is believed to have originated from the Latin word "felicia," which means "happiness" or "good fortune." It is a feminine form of the masculine name "Felix," which has the same meaning. The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was commonly used during the Roman Empire era.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Felishia gained significance as it was associated with the concept of "blessed" or "favored by God." Some historians suggest that the name may have been derived from the Latin phrase "felix hora," which translates to "lucky hour" or "auspicious time." This connection likely contributed to its popularity among early Christian families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Felishia can be found in the writings of St. Augustine, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. He mentioned a woman named Felishia in one of his letters, indicating that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Felishia. One such figure was Felishia of Carthage, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Decius. Her story has been recorded in various early Christian writings and hagiographies.
Another prominent Felishia was Felishia of Verona, a 6th-century Italian saint and abbess. She founded a convent in Verona and is venerated in the Catholic Church for her pious life and charitable works.
In the 12th century, Felishia of Piacenza, an Italian noblewoman, gained recognition for her involvement in the establishment of a hospital and her support for the poor and needy in her region.
During the Renaissance period, Felishia Gonzaga, an Italian noblewoman born in 1492, was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for artists and intellectuals of the time.
In the 19th century, Felishia Browne, an English author and poet, made significant contributions to the literary world with her works on religious and moral themes.
While the name Felishia has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, its historical roots and associations with happiness, blessedness, and good fortune have contributed to its enduring appeal across various cultures and regions.
People
Felishia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Felishia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Felishia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Felishia 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 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Felishia a common name?
We classify Felishia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 331 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Felishia most popular?
The single biggest year for Felishia was 1986, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Felishia is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Felishia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Felishia 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.