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Pricila

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Pronounced prih-SIL-ah /prɪˈsɪl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Priscilla, from the Latin priscus, 'ancient; venerable' — the name of Priscilla, an early Christian woman named with Aquila in the book of Acts. Classic and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic name: Pricila is a form of Priscilla ('ancient; venerable') (said 'prih-SIL-ah'). Warm and rare.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA form of Priscilla, from the Latin priscus, 'ancient; venerable' — the name of Priscilla, an early Christian woman named with Aquila in the book of Acts. Classic and warm.
U.S. rank (2022)#14884 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219802022

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

Pricila streamlines Priscilla ('ancient; venerable'), a Latin name carried by a woman in Acts. It reads classic and warm — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'prih-SIL-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Pricila is a form of Priscilla, from the Latin priscus, 'ancient; venerable' — the name of Priscilla, an early Christian woman of the book of Acts (said 'prih-SIL-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Pricila — A Priscilla form (Latin 'ancient'; a woman in Acts). audio true.

Variations

PriscilaPriscillaPricilla

Nicknames

PrisCilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pricila mean?

Pricila is a form of Priscilla, from the Latin for 'ancient; venerable'; a woman in Acts bore the name.

How do you pronounce Pricila?

It's said prih-SIL-ah /prɪˈsɪl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Pricila a boy or girl name?

Pricila is a girl's name.

How popular is Pricila?

Pricila is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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