Priscilla

Rank 714th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Priscilla was 714th most popular baby name for girls and 1,366th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 407 babies were named Priscilla in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,264 babies in the United States were named Priscilla. Today, the average age of someone named Priscilla is around 44 to 46 years old.

The name "Priscilla" is not common today.

Nicknames for Priscilla include Pris and Cilla.

Priscilla Meaning & Origin

Priscilla is a classic, feminine name of Latin origin that means "ancient" or "venerable", often associated with wisdom, strength, and timeless beauty.

The name Priscilla is described as elegant, artistic and sophisticated.

Pronunciation

Priscilla is pronounced prih-sih-luh in English. The name Priscilla has 9 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Priscilla

  • The name Priscilla is often mentioned in popular culture. For instance, "Priscilla" is the name of the bright pink bus in the famous Australian movie "The Priscilla, Queen of the Desert".

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Geography

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