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Priscilla is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Roman name, a diminutive of Prisca. In Acts in the New Testament Paul lived with Priscilla (also known as Prisca) and her husband Aquila in Corinth for a while." It ranked #544 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, roman name, a diminutive of Prisca. In Acts in the New Testament Paul lived with Priscilla (also known as Prisca) and her husband Aquila in Corinth for a while. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, French, Ancient Roman and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Priscilla ranked #544 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #544 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priscilla mean?
Behind the Name does not give Priscilla a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: roman name, a diminutive of Prisca.
Is Priscilla a popular name?
Priscilla ranked #544 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Priscilla a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Priscilla appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Priscilla — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
