Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Prisila since 1978
Babies named Prisila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 186 |
| 2000s | 458 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Prisila is a modern, simplified spelling of the classic name Priscilla. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1978, it reached its peak popularity in 2002 and has been declining since. The name remains very rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent years, consistent with its trajectory as a falling name. While it has not been recorded in any U.S. state's top 1000, its phonetic spelling reflects a broader trend of simplifying traditional names for easier pronunciation.
Prisila is a respelled variant of Priscilla, itself derived from the Latin Prisca, a feminine form of Priscus meaning 'ancient' or 'old-fashioned'. The name Priscilla appears in the New Testament and was widely used among English Puritans. The simplified spelling Prisila emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a modern, phonetic adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pri, Sila, Cilla
Sibling names for Prisila
Names that share Prisila's style, for a brother or sister.
