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Preciosa

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How to Pronounce Preciosa

Pronounced preh-see-OH-sah /prɛ.siˈoʊ.sə/Medium

Meaning: Preciosa is Spanish for 'precious' or 'beautiful,' from the Latin pretiosus, 'of great value'; it is used as an affectionate given name and endearment across the Spanish-speaking world.Medium

In 30 seconds: Preciosa is Spanish for 'precious, beautiful,' from the Latin pretiosus. It stayed rare in the United States, peaking around 1999 (said preh-see-OH-sah).
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningPreciosa is Spanish for 'precious' or 'beautiful,' from the Latin pretiosus, 'of great value'; it is used as an affectionate given name and endearment across the Spanish-speaking world.
U.S. rank (2011)#16306 ↗ Rising
2011 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019902011

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Preciosa comes straight from the Latin pretiosus, 'of great value, precious.' It is used across Hispanic communities both as a formal given name and as an everyday endearment, appearing in the United States chiefly among Latina families.

Preciosa was never common here, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1999, and it has remained a rare, meaningful choice. Its literal 'precious' sense keeps it a warm, affectionate name wherever it is used.

Did you know? Preciosa is also a common Spanish term of endearment, used the way English speakers say 'darling' or 'beautiful'; as a given name it carries that same warmth directly.
Overall data confidence 72%
References - Preciosa — Spanish 'precious'; Latin pretiosus

Variations

PreciozaPreciousa

Nicknames

PreciPrecy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Preciosa mean?

It is Spanish for 'precious' or 'beautiful,' from the Latin pretiosus, 'of great value.'

How do you pronounce Preciosa?

It is said preh-see-OH-sah /prɛ.siˈoʊ.sə/, four syllables with the stress on the third.

Is Preciosa a boy or girl name?

Preciosa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Preciosa?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the late 1990s, mostly in Hispanic families.

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