Pricilla

Pricilla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Pricilla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Pricilla

Pricilla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Pricilla first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #880 in 1886, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 4,453 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pricilla in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#880 in 1886
Peak year
1990
Babies named Pricilla in 2024
6
Total since 1880
4,453

Pricilla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#4137 in 2002
Babies named Pricilla in 2007
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pricilla mean?

The meaning of Pricilla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Pricilla a boy or girl name?

Pricilla is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pricilla?

Pricilla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Pricilla?

Pricilla first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #880 in 1886, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].