The namePrisca
Prisca is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "ancient". It was mostly given in France in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Prisca comes from the Latin priscus, "ancient, of old".
Origin
Latin. In the New Testament, Prisca, also called Priscilla, helps Saint Paul with her husband Aquila.
History
Prisca was given in France throughout the 20th century, mostly from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Popularity of the name Prisca
Prisca in France
Prisca was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,255 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Prisca. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Prisca in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Prisca in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prisca mean?
Prisca comes from the Latin priscus, "ancient, of old".
What is the origin of the name Prisca?
Latin. In the New Testament, Prisca, also called Priscilla, helps Saint Paul with her husband Aquila.
Is Prisca a girl's or a boy's name?
Prisca is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Prisca?
Variants and related names of Prisca include Prescilla, Prescillia, Priscilla, Priscille and Priscillia.