Phylicia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Phylicia originates from the Latin 'Felicia', meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'. It has evolved through several historical forms, including Felicia in Latin and Old French. Phylicia is associated with happiness and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly due to its cultural references. It does not have a biblical background, and it is perceived positively in contemporary society.
The name Phylicia is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Phylicia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Phylicia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13005th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1231st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6825th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Phylicia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Phylicia"
Pronunciation
/fəˈlɪʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Phylicia is derived from the Latin name 'Felicia', which means 'happy' or 'fortunate'. It is often associated with the idea of happiness and good fortune.
Meaning
happy, fortunate
Language Evolution
Felicia (Latin), Felicia (Old French), Phylicia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Phylicia gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variant of the more traditional Felicia. It was popularized by the character Phylicia Rashad in the television series 'The Cosby Show'.
Variants & Derivatives
Felicia, Phyllis, Felicity
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Phylicia is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with positive traits such as creativity and warmth.
Famous People
Phylicia Rashad, Phylicia George
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Phylicia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Phylicia"
"Phylicia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13005th of 19264 | 22 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1231st of 27321 | 2,074 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6825th of 35406 | 274 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Phylicia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Phylicia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.81% 1246th/3685 |
21.07% 943rd/4475 |
21.04% 1093rd/5194 |
23.44% 1481st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
79.53% 4107th/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Phylicia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Phylicia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.