Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Ancient or venerable, Ancient, Primitive, Venerable
Pronunciation: pri-sil-uh, /prɪˈsɪlə/, P R IH S IH L AH
Popularity Rank: #1,681
Derived from the Roman clan name Priscus, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. It was popularized by Saint Priscilla, a woman mentioned in the New Testament.
The name Priscilla is of Latin origin and means Ancient or venerable, Ancient, Primitive, Venerable. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Priscilla is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, France, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: pri-sil-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /prɪˈsɪlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P R IH S IH L AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Priscilla is recorded 39,775 times globally, ranking it as the 1,681th most common name worldwide.
Priscilla is most prevalent in United States of America, with 8,825 occurrences, making it the 621th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Priscilla is found among 1 in every 87 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #621 | 1 : 205 |
| South Africa | #347 | 1 : 441 |
| France | #761 | 1 : 341 |
| Italy | #982 | 1 : 434 |
| Netherlands | #378 | 1 : 148 |
| Chile | #449 | 1 : 288 |
| Ghana | #60 | 1 : 87 |
| Brazil | #609 | 1 : 431 |
| Nigeria | #835 | 1 : 712 |
| Costa Rica | #230 | 1 : 120 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Priscilla from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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