How Many People Are Named Felisha?

Complete statistics for the name Felisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Felisha
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Felisha is a unique name with very rare usage, only 1 in 57,888 Americans share it, making it truly special. With around 5,701 people named Felisha living today, it peaked in popularity back in 1989.

~5,701
Living in US
1 in 57,888
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Felicia
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate Energetic
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 symbolizes a person who's destined to be a teacher, healer, or counselor.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,701
Worldwide Bearers
#65,428
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
31
🇿🇲 Zambia
20
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
19
🇯🇲 Jamaica
12
🇺🇬 Uganda
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
8
🇨🇲 Cameroon
7
🇫🇯 Fiji
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,701 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
663
Would be under 30 (11%)
5,038
Would be 30–60 (85%)
202
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 5,903 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Felisha Through the Generations

Felisha has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1989 when 291 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Felisha are aged between 30 and 60, with 86% falling into this category. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's a blend of classic and modern appeal, offering a timeless yet distinctive choice for parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 605
California 480
New York 279
Florida 232
Georgia 202
Mississippi 189
Illinois 178
North Carolina 163
Michigan 138
Ohio 129

✨ Similar Names to Felisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Felisha's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Felisha

How Many People Have the Name Felisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,701 people in the United States currently share the name Felisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 57,888 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Felisha a Common or Rare Name?

Felisha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Felisha Mean?

Felisha means "creative variant of Felicia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Felisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Felisha Most Popular?

The name Felisha reached peak popularity in 1989, with 291 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Felisha?

Approximately 5,701 people named Felisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,903. That works out to roughly 1 in 57,888 Americans.

Is Felisha a rare name?

Felisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 57,888 Americans has this name.

What does the name Felisha mean?

Felisha means "creative variant of Felicia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Felisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Felisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Felisha most popular?

Felisha peaked in 1989 with 291 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,701
All-Time Births5,903
1 in X1 in 57,888
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1989
World Rank#65,428
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.