Priscila
Priscila is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Ancient, venerable, or classical.
Origin and history
Priscila is a variant spelling of Priscilla, derived from the Latin family name Priscus. The name has ancient Roman and Biblical origins, being associated with a prominent female leader in early Christianity. In the United States, Priscila is a steadily used variant, particularly among families looking for a classic name with Latinate spelling.
Popularity in the United States
4,897 babies in the United States have been named Priscila since 1880. It ranks #2497 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1609.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.9 %)
- TX (29.2 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 118 |
| 1980-1990 | 318 |
| 1990-2000 | 928 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,004 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 492 |
Famous people named Priscila
- Priscila Perales: Model, Actress
- Priscila Fantin: Actress
Nicknames
Pris, Cila
Fun facts
- The name stems from Priscilla, a notable early Christian tentmaker and teacher alongside her husband Aquila.
- It derives from the Roman cognomen Priscus, which meant ancient or old-fashioned in Latin.