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Prisca

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Pronounced PRIS-kah /ˈprɪs.kə/High

Meaning: From Latin priscus, 'ancient; venerable; of former times' (the feminine); a biblical name (Prisca/Priscilla)Low

In 30 seconds: Ancient; venerable; of old: Prisca is Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Latin priscus, 'ancient; venerable; of former times' (the feminine); a biblical name (Prisca/Priscilla)
U.S. rank (2024)#7488 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 465

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319592024

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

Prisca comes from Latin priscus, 'ancient; venerable; of former times' (the feminine) — a biblical name (Prisca/Priscilla, an early Christian leader and companion of Paul). A crisp, classic name (said 'PRIS-kah'; nickname Pris).

In the U.S. it appears across many faith-centered families. Rare, ancient-and-venerable at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Prisca means 'ancient; venerable; of former times' in Latin (the feminine of priscus) — a biblical name (Prisca/Priscilla, an early Christian leader) — crisp and classic (said 'PRIS-kah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Prisca — Latin etymology

Variations

PriscillaPriska

Nicknames

Pris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prisca mean?

Prisca is Latin for 'ancient; venerable; of former times' (a biblical name, Prisca/Priscilla).

How do you pronounce Prisca?

It's said PRIS-kah /ˈprɪs.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Prisca a boy or girl name?

Prisca is a girl's name.

How popular is Prisca?

Prisca is a rare name in the U.S.

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