Priscilla
Girl name · Latin · pronounced prih-SIL-uh
Verified name
What does Priscilla mean?
Ancient or venerable
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 471 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 667 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Prisc, Cilla, Prue
Variant: Prisca, Priscille
Related: Prisca, Ceil
Using Priscilla across cultures
Early Christian teacher in Acts.
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