What is the origin of the name Pricilla?

Pricilla is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Pricilla?

Pricilla is currently ranked #14815 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Pricilla?

Pricilla is pronounced pri-SILL-ah.

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Pricilla

pri-SILL-ah

Popularity

#14815

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

4,453

Peak Year

#125 in 1990

First Recorded

1883

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Pricilla is a variation of Priscilla, a Latin name meaning "ancient" or "venerable."

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Pris Cilla

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Priscilla Presley
Actress, businesswoman, and former wife of Elvis

Nicknames

Pris Cilla

Spelling Variations

Priscilla Priscila

Similar Names

Cecilia Camilla Marcella Drusilla

Personality Traits

ElegantClassicGentleGraceful

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