The baby name Priscillah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /prɪˈsɪlə/ (pri-SIL-ə) — final 'h' usually silent.
Priscillah is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Priscillah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /prɪˈsɪlə/ (pri-SIL-ə) — final 'h' usually silent.
Priscillah is Latin in Origin.
Priscillah is a modern embellished spelling of Priscilla, ultimately from the Latin feminine name Prisca and its affectionate diminutive Priscilla, formed from priscus, “ancient; venerable.” The name was borne by the New Testament figure Priscilla (also called Prisca), an early Christian teacher and co-worker of Paul, which anchored its use among Christians. It entered regular use in English by the 16th–17th centuries, favored by Puritans and carried to colonial America, then enjoyed periodic revivals, including in the 19th century and through modern pop-culture bearers.
Variants include Priscilla (standard English/Italian), Prisca (Latin/Italian), Priska (German, Slavic), Priscille (French), and Priscila (Spanish, Portuguese). Diminutives and nicknames include Cilla, Pris, Prissy, and Scilla. The -h ending in Priscillah reflects contemporary ornamental spellings found in some Anglophone and African contexts. The core meaning remains “venerable,” conveying timelessness, dignity, and respect.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #125 | 24 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,032 | 110 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Priscillah is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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