Of great value; highly esteemed or loved
Derived directly from the English word, which has roots in the Old French 'precieus' and Latin 'pretiosus'. It signifies something of high price or great worth, often used as a term of endearment. In the United States, it gained some popularity in the late 20th century but remains a rare, distinctive choice today.
Less common today
Precious isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #377 in 1996.
The protagonist of the novel 'Push' and the film 'Precious' · Push
American ballet dancer with the English National Ballet
Nigerian professional basketball player
Jamaican soul singer and lead vocalist of Eruption
Filipino actress and Miss International 2005
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
