Ancient, venerable
A variant spelling of Priscilla, derived from the Roman family name Prisca. It ultimately stems from the Latin word 'priscus', meaning ancient or of a former time. In the New Testament, Priscilla was a leader in the early Christian church alongside her husband Aquila.
Less common today
Prescilla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,735 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and former wife of Elvis Presley
American philanthropist and pediatrician
American singer-songwriter
American actress and singer from the 1930s
