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Pricilla

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Pronounced prih-SIL-uh /prɪˈsɪl.ə/High

Meaning: A common spelling of Priscilla, from the Roman family name Priscus, 'ancient; former; venerable', with a diminutive ending — so 'little ancient one'. Priscilla appears in the New Testament as a leader of the early church alongside her husband Aquila.Medium

In 30 seconds: Pricilla spells Priscilla — a Roman name meaning 'ancient; venerable' (said 'prih-SIL-uh').
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA common spelling of Priscilla, from the Roman family name Priscus, 'ancient; former; venerable', with a diminutive ending — so 'little ancient one'. Priscilla appears in the New Testament as a leader of the early church alongside her husband Aquila.
U.S. rank (2024)#14815 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,453

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199018832024

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

Pricilla is a widely used spelling of Priscilla, which comes from the Roman family name Priscus — 'ancient; former; venerable' — with a diminutive ending, giving something like 'little ancient one'. The name carries real weight in the New Testament, where Priscilla and her husband Aquila lead and teach in the early church; she is often named first, which readers have long found striking. English Puritans took the name up, and it has never quite left (said 'prih-SIL-uh').

This spelling appears only rarely, while Priscilla is well established. Rare spelling, classic name.

Did you know? The Priscilla of the New Testament was a teacher and church leader in her own right, named alongside her husband Aquila — unusually for the time, often named first.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Pricilla — spelling of Priscilla; Latin Priscus 'ancient'; New Testament figure

Variations

PriscillaPrisillaPrissila

Nicknames

PrissyCilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pricilla mean?

Pricilla spells Priscilla, from the Roman Priscus meaning 'ancient; venerable'.

How do you pronounce Pricilla?

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

Is Pricilla a boy or girl name?

Pricilla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Pricilla?

Pricilla is a rare spelling in the U.S., while Priscilla is well used.

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