GirlSpanish origin

Priscila: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Ancient and venerable, carrying wisdom in her name.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
4
Current rank
#1986
Peak
#881 in 2002

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1964: #657019641970: #685019701980: #468019801990: #224819902000: #109320002005: #102620052010: #148720102015: #236920152020: #19862020#1#6850

What Priscila Means

Priscila is a girl name of Spanish origin. Ancient and venerable, carrying wisdom in her name.

How Popular Priscila Is

Priscila currently ranks #1986 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #881 in 2002. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Priscila

  • At its most popular, Priscila reached #881 in the U.S. in 2002.
  • Priscila is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

Names Like Priscila

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Sibling Names for Priscila

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Questions About Priscila

What does Priscila mean?

Priscila is a girl name of Spanish origin. Ancient and venerable, carrying wisdom in her name.

How popular is Priscila?

Priscila currently ranks #1986 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #881 in 2002. It has held steady.

Where does Priscila come from?

Priscila comes from Spanish roots. At its most popular, Priscila reached #881 in the U.S. in 2002.

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