The baby name Pricilia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /prɪˈsɪliə/ (pri-SIL-ee-uh).
Pricilia is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Pricilia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /prɪˈsɪliə/ (pri-SIL-ee-uh).
Pricilia is Latin in Origin.
Pricilia is a modern respelling of Priscilla, from the Roman family name Prisca/Priscilla, ultimately from Latin priscus, “ancient, venerable.” The name gained prominence in the New Testament through Priscilla (also called Prisca), an early Christian teacher and companion of Paul, which carried it into Christian Europe. It flourished in English from the 17th century, favored by Puritans, and appears across Romance and Germanic languages.
Pricilia blends the streamlined Spanish/Portuguese Priscila with the English Pricilla, and is seen in Southeast Asian and global English usage today. Related forms include Priscilla (English/Italian), Priscila (Spanish/Portuguese), Priscille (French), Prisca/Priska (Latin/German/Slavic), and the rarer Pricilla. Nicknames range from Cilla and Silla to Pris and Prissy. Across its spellings, the name conveys a sense of timeless dignity - “the venerable one” - with a classical yet approachable tone.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #212 | 6 | 4,575 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| France | Girls | 2009 | #407 | 3 | 3,201 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #516 | 25 | 11,671 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #746 | 41 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #922 | 20 | 12,708 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #983 | 12 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,259 | 9 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Pricilia is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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