Felicia Abrams

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Felicia Abrams — happy, fortunate
105K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Felicia Abrams is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Felicia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The name Felicia derives from the Latin adjective felix, meaning "happy, lucky", though in the neuter plural form felicia it literally means "happy things" and often occurred in the phrase tempora felicia, "happy times". The sense of it as a feminine personal name appeared in post-Classical use and is of uncertain origin. It is associated with saints, poets, astronomical objects, plant genera, fictional characters, and animals, especially cats. The name has been in regular use and was particularly popular with Spanish speakers in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The surname Abrams: A. J. Abrams (born 1986), American basketball player Albert Abrams (1863–1924), American physician Aliyah Abrams (born 1997), Guyanese athletic sprinter Aruna Abrams (born 1975), American singer Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor Cal Abrams (1924–1997), American baseball player Carol Ann Abrams (1942–2012), American television and film producer Charles Abrams (1901–1970), Polish-American lawyer CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), American army officer Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television talk show host Delrick Abrams (born 1997). Felicia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 105K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Felicia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Felicia

Meaning: happy, fortunate

Latin

The name Felicia derives from the Latin adjective felix, meaning "happy, lucky", though in the neuter plural form felicia it literally means "happy things" and often occurred in the phrase tempora felicia, "happy times". The sense of it as a feminine personal name appeared in post-Classical use and is of uncertain origin. It is associated with saints, poets, astronomical objects, plant genera, fictional characters, and animals, especially cats. The name has been in regular use and was particularly popular with Spanish speakers in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Surname: Abrams

Slavic

A. J. Abrams (born 1986), American basketball player Albert Abrams (1863–1924), American physician Aliyah Abrams (born 1997), Guyanese athletic sprinter Aruna Abrams (born 1975), American singer Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor Cal Abrams (1924–1997), American baseball player Carol Ann Abrams (1942–2012), American television and film producer Charles Abrams (1901–1970), Polish-American lawyer CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), American army officer Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television talk show host Delrick Abrams (born 1997).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Felicia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Felicia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Felicia Abrams

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Felicia Abrams:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Felicia?
The first name Felicia originates from Latin. The name Felicia derives from the Latin adjective felix, meaning "happy, lucky", though in the neuter plural form felicia it literally means "happy things" and often occurred in the phrase tempora felicia, "happy times". The sense of it as a feminine personal name appeared in post-Classical use and is of uncertain origin. It is associated with saints, poets, astronomical objects, plant genera, fictional characters, and animals, especially cats. The name has been in regular use and was particularly popular with Spanish speakers in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
When was Felicia most popular?
The name Felicia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Abrams?
The surname Abrams originates from Slavic. A. J. Abrams (born 1986), American basketball player Albert Abrams (1863–1924), American physician Aliyah Abrams (born 1997), Guyanese athletic sprinter Aruna Abrams (born 1975), American singer Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor Cal Abrams (1924–1997), American baseball player Carol Ann Abrams (1942–2012), American television and film producer Charles Abrams (1901–1970), Polish-American lawyer CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), American army officer Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television talk show host Delrick Abrams (born 1997).
What are the origins of the name Felicia Abrams?
The name Felicia Abrams combines two different traditions: the first name Felicia has Latin roots, while the surname Abrams originates from Slavic.
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