Priscila

Priscila 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 69 girls in the United States.

Priscila at a glance

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

About the name Priscila

Priscila 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, Priscila first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #881 in 2002, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 4,811 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Priscila in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#881 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Priscila in 2024
69
Total since 1880
4,811

Priscila in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3970 in 2005
Babies named Priscila in 2019
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Priscila mean?

The meaning of Priscila 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 Priscila a boy or girl name?

Priscila is a girl name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Priscila?

Priscila comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Priscila?

Priscila first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #881 in 2002, and 69 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].