The namePriscilia
Priscilia is a girl's name, a variant of Priscilla. In France it was mostly given in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin priscus, "ancient".
Origin
Latin, through Priscilla.
History
First given in the early 1960s, Priscilia peaked in the late 1980s, stayed in use in the 2000s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Priscilia
Priscilia in France
1995peak year (60 births)
1,195babies named Priscilia in France since 1900
Priscilia was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 445 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Priscilia. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Priscilia in France were born before 1992.
Priscilia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priscilia mean?
From the Latin priscus, "ancient".
What is the origin of the name Priscilia?
Latin, through Priscilla.
Is Priscilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Priscilia is a girl's name.