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Prisma

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Pronounced PRIZ-mah /ˈprɪz.mə/Medium

Meaning: A modern name from prism (Greek prisma, 'something sawn; a sawn object'), evoking rainbows and light through glass. A bright, contemporary word-name, stated plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A light-catching name: Prisma comes from 'prism' (said 'PRIZ-mah'). Bright and modern.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA modern name from prism (Greek prisma, 'something sawn; a sawn object'), evoking rainbows and light through glass. A bright, contemporary word-name, stated plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11939 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 418

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719842023

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

Prisma is a modern word-name from prism ('something sawn'), tied to light and color. It reads bright and current — rare in the U.S. (said 'PRIZ-mah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bright, and modern.

Did you know? Prisma draws on prism (Greek prisma, 'something sawn'), evoking rainbows and refracted light — a bright, contemporary word-name, stated plainly (said 'PRIZ-mah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Prisma — 'prism' derivative; Greek

Variations

PrizmaPrismahPrysma

Nicknames

PrisMia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prisma mean?

Prisma is a modern word-name from prism (Greek, 'something sawn'), tied to light and color.

How do you pronounce Prisma?

It's said PRIZ-mah /ˈprɪz.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Prisma a boy or girl name?

Prisma is a girl's name.

How popular is Prisma?

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

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