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Pricilla

Girl name · Latin

Meaningancient · English form of Priscilla

Pricilla is a Latin girl name meaning “ancient”, with English roots. It's a form of Priscilla, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Pricilla would score 12 points.
  • GenerationPricilla peaked in 1886, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Pricilla would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 123,457 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryPricilla first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
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About the name Pricilla

Pricilla is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “ancient”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Girl name: Pricila

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Questions about the name Pricilla

What does the name Pricilla mean?

Pricilla means “ancient” and comes from English, as a form of Priscilla. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Priscilla (“ancient”), Priscila (“ancient”), Prisca (“ancient”) and Nairi (“ancient name of Armenia”).

What is the origin of the name Pricilla?

Pricilla is Latin in origin, and its meaning traces back to English. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Pricilla a boy or girl name?

Pricilla is a girl name. In 2025, 13 US girls were named Pricilla.

How popular is the name Pricilla?

Pricilla ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1886, when it reached #828. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,661 places.

What names are similar to Pricilla?

If you like Pricilla, you might also like Pricila, Priscilla, Priscila, Prisca and Nairi. Pricila is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Pricilla?

Pricilla is a Latin girl name meaning “ancient”, with English roots. It's a form of Priscilla, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.