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Priscilia

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Priscilia is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. 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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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Priscilia has the name Lia hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Priscilia would score 13 points.
  • GenerationPriscilia peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Priscilia you'd meet today is about 33 years old.
  • HistoryPriscilia first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
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hello, little Priscilia

US births per million girls, 1992–2025

02.5519921992

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Priscilia

Priscilia is a girl name of Latin origin. 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's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Other spellings of Priscilia

Girl name: Priscillia

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Questions about the name Priscilia

What is the origin of the name Priscilia?

Priscilia is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Priscilia a boy or girl name?

Priscilia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Priscilia?

Priscilia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1992. It peaked at #8,734 in 1992, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Priscilia?

If you like Priscilia, you might also like Priscillia. Priscillia is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Priscilia?

Priscilia is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. 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.