Peaceful ruler
Federica is the Italian feminine form of Frederick. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'frid', meaning peace, and 'ric', meaning ruler or power. While extremely popular in Italy, it remains a rare and sophisticated choice for parents in the United States.
Less common today
Federica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,503 in 2021.
Olympic gold medalist swimmer
Italian politician and former EU High Representative
Swiss writer of children's and young adult literature
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
