Priscila Girl

Popularity: #864 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: pri-SEE-lah /pɹɪˈsiːlə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Latin: 'ancient'; Spanish: 'of the Prisci family'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Priscila is derived from the Latin name 'Priscilla', which itself originates from the Roman family name 'Priscus', meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. The transition into English occurred through the early adoption of Latin names in Christian contexts, particularly during the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.

The name Priscilla appears in the New Testament of the Bible, where she is mentioned as a prominent early Christian and wife of Aquila, a fellow worker with the Apostle Paul. This biblical association has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities throughout history.

Historically, Priscilla is recognized as a significant figure in the early Church, often noted for her role in teaching and mentoring early Christians. The earliest references to her can be traced back to the 1st century CE, with her mention in the Acts of the Apostles and in the letters of Paul, particularly in Romans and 1 Corinthians.

Her prominence in these texts has led to her veneration as a saint in various Christian traditions, and she is celebrated for her contributions to the spread of Christianity. Culturally, the name Priscilla has been associated with qualities such as wisdom and leadership, reflecting the characteristics of its biblical namesake.

The name has also been embraced in various artistic and literary works throughout history, reinforcing its significance in Christian and Western cultural contexts. Diminutive forms like 'Prissy' have emerged, though they are less commonly used in historical texts.

Overall, the name Priscila encapsulates a rich heritage that intertwines linguistic evolution, historical milestones, and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Priscila

In this section, you will find notable people named Priscila. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Priscila who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Priscila who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Priscila Chan is a philanthropist and pediatrician best known for co-founding the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Fictional characters named Priscila

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Priscila is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. She is a prominent character in Final Fantasy XIV, known for her role as a bard and her connection to the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Priscila, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PriscillaIsabellaGabrielaDanielaLucianaMariana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Priscila. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CeciliaAliciaVanessaMirellaSelinaTatianaCamilaSabrina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Priscila was first seen in the United States in 1964.

Priscila has ranked as high as #1576 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Priscila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Priscila is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Priscila was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Priscila.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 84 84
2024 70 70
2023 85 85
2022 81 81
2021 78 78
2020 94 94
2019 95 95
2018 75 75
2017 99 99
2016 85 85
2015 78 78
2014 99 99
2013 110 110
2012 106 106
2011 127 127
2010 152 152
2009 182 182
2008 140 140
2007 172 172
2006 189 189
2005 237 237
2004 184 184
2003 233 233
2002 257 257
2001 221 221
2000 189 189
1999 186 186
1998 155 155
1997 105 105
1996 67 67
1995 79 79
1994 81 81
1993 76 76
1992 59 59
1991 63 63
1990 57 57
1989 50 50
1988 45 45
1987 35 35
1986 38 38
1985 32 32
1984 30 30
1983 27 27
1982 21 21
1981 24 24
1980 16 16
1979 17 17
1978 23 23
1977 19 19
1976 15 15
1975 12 12
1974 6 6
1973 9 9
1972 10 10
1970 7 7
1967 5 5
1964 6 6

Top States for Priscila (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 11
41%
CA 10
37%
GA 6
22%