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The baby name Priscilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced pri-SIL-ə /prɪˈsɪlə/.

Priscilla is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: pri-SIL-ə /prɪˈsɪlə/

What is the meaning of the name Priscilla ?

The baby name Priscilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced pri-SIL-ə /prɪˈsɪlə/.

Priscilla is Latin in Origin.

Priscilla is a Latin feminine given name, the affectionate diminutive of Prisca, from the adjective priscus meaning “ancient” or “venerable.” In Roman usage, Prisca was a common cognomen among early Christians, and the diminutive Priscilla appears in Latin sources and the New Testament, naming the accomplished teacher and missionary who worked alongside her husband Aquila.

Adopted in English by 16th–17th‑century Protestants drawn to scriptural names, Priscilla remained in circulation in Britain and colonial America, enjoyed a Victorian revival, and in the United States gained mid‑20th‑century visibility with a later pop‑culture boost from Priscilla Presley. International variants include Prisca (Latin, Italian), Priscila (Spanish, Portuguese), Priscille (French), Priska/Prisca (German and Slavic), and Priška (Slovene, Croatian). Common nicknames are Cilla, Pris, and Prissy. With its roots in classical Latin and early Christianity, the name carries a meaning of venerability and timeless poise.

Priscilla has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Priscilla

Priscilla Presley Actor · Born 1945 · United States Priscilla Presley is best known for her marriage to Elvis Presley and her role as Jenna Wade on the TV series Dallas. She also starred in the Naked Gun film series alongside Leslie Nielsen. Priscilla Lane Actor · Born 1915 · United States Priscilla Lane was an American actress best known for her role in the classic film 'Arsenic and Old Lace' alongside Cary Grant. She also starred in 'The Roaring Twenties' with James Cagney. Lane's career in Hollywood spanned the late 1930s and 1940s, where she became a familiar face in both dramas and comedies. Priscilla Pointer Actor · Born 1924 · United States Priscilla Pointer is an American actress best known for her role as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth in the popular TV series Dallas. She also appeared in films like Carrie and Blue Velvet. Born in 1924, she has had a long and varied career in film and television.
Priscilla Barnes Actor · Born 1954 · United States Priscilla Barnes is an American actress best known for her role as Terri Alden on the popular TV sitcom 'Three's Company'. She has also appeared in films like 'Licence to Kill' and 'The Devil's Rejects'. Her work on 'Three's Company' remains her most recognized contribution to television. Priscilla Betti Actor · Born 1989 · France Priscilla Betti is a French actress and singer, best known for her role in the TV series 'Chante!'. She gained popularity with her music career, releasing songs like 'Tchouk Tchouk Musik' and 'Bric à brac'. Priscilla Lawson Actor · Born 1914 · United States Priscilla Lawson was an American actress best known for her role as Princess Aura in the 1936 film serial 'Flash Gordon'. Her performance in this science fiction classic left a lasting impression on audiences of the time.

Priscilla – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
BW 0 #19 1 960
GH Girls 0 #19 1,708 6,973
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
NA 0 #27 7 2,537
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
MO 0 #39 14 2,706
MT 0 #39 5 1,767
GH 0 #46 311 5,396
PR 0 #51 5 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CR 0 #73 89 5,526
BW Girls 0 #74 82 4,216
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
ID Girls 0 #85 14 3,319
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
MT Girls 0 #98 54 3,773
CR Girls 0 #100 1,074 11,342
ZA Girls 0 #100 4,999 25,928
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
NA Girls 0 #107 127 7,146
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
MU 0 #124 13 3,613
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
SG 0 #129 153 11,010
PA 0 #130 9 3,797
PR Girls 0 #131 31 3,171
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MU Girls 0 #149 225 8,539
SG Girls 0 #158 719 18,916
NL Girls 0 #166 2,382 5,933
LU Girls 0 #174 12 4,850
UY 0 #176 7 2,477
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
MO Girls 0 #185 67 7,056
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
BR 0 #187 171 5,969
AR 0 #189 5 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
AO Girls 0 #194 16 4,575
NG Girls 0 #200 1,574 15,093
Belgium Girls 2000 #204 18 423
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
HK 0 #209 151 8,483
CL Girls 0 #214 1,875 14,098
HK Girls 0 #217 667 16,104
JP Girls 0 #220 26 6,592
EC Girls 0 #222 18 3,650
HU Girls 0 #222 4 3,308
NG 0 #223 42 5,926
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NL 0 #236 163 2,481
PT 0 #236 11 4,161
JM Girls 0 #237 23 7,507
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
ZA 0 #244 208 14,421
MY 0 #245 86 12,352
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
CL 0 #256 178 6,867
Canada Girls 2024 #257 29 2,795
TW Girls 0 #261 16 8,139
BR Girls 0 #268 1,700 12,708
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
PE 0 #290 21 6,350
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
QA Girls 0 #299 18 15,378
DK Girls 0 #301 16 7,429
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
CN Girls 0 #310 40 8,829
GH Boys 0 #317 29 8,138
PA Girls 0 #321 166 9,861
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PH Girls 0 #334 57 13,098
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
MU Boys 0 #364 6 8,477
PT Girls 0 #366 86 7,952
OM Girls 0 #368 29 15,987
MX 0 #373 41 8,339
France Girls 2021 #396 10 3,185
MY Girls 0 #400 824 24,821
Austria Girls 0 #405 16 1,885
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
UY Girls 0 #406 107 6,731
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
IT Girls 0 #424 2,467 9,415
Spain 0 #437 16 2,326
KW Girls 0 #449 67 19,177
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
CM Girls 0 #482 59 11,671
RU Girls 0 #482 17 11,913
United States Girls 2024 #485 484 8,487
IT 0 #487 238 4,183
GT Girls 0 #490 16 7,500
AE Girls 0 #495 59 20,968
CO 0 #504 7 7,768
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
PS Girls 0 #507 17 10,981
BH 0 #530 24 17,937
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
AR Girls 0 #568 32 8,289
BO Girls 0 #571 41 9,488
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IN Girls 0 #606 26 13,121
IL Girls 0 #607 11 11,648
LB 0 #620 39 13,263
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
PE Girls 0 #643 332 14,861
CL Boys 0 #656 10 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #681 58 3,895
Germany Girls 0 #737 102 4,949
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
SA Girls 0 #821 115 25,931
MX Girls 0 #848 357 17,781
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
Spain Girls 0 #866 118 5,561
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
EG Girls 0 #932 28 14,742
NG Boys 0 #939 13 16,906
NL Boys 0 #942 10 5,873
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
CO Girls 0 #1,001 78 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,073 106 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,101 11 25,439
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,451 21 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Priscilla is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
United States
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Priscilla

Priscilla is predominantly a girl's name.
Priscilla is a 3 syllable name, pronounced pri-SIL-ə /prɪˈsɪlə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Prisca, Priscila, Priscille, Priska, Pris and Cilla.
Yes, very popular — Priscilla ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Priscilla ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Priscilla's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 7 notable people named Priscilla are in our database, including Priscilla Presley (Actor), Priscilla Lane (Actor), Priscilla Pointer (Actor).