Ancient, venerable
Prisilla is a variant of Priscilla, a diminutive of the Roman family name Prisca. It is derived from the Latin word 'priscus', which refers to something from a former time or of ancient origin. In the New Testament, the name is associated with a prominent early Christian leader and tentmaker.
Less common today
Prisilla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,323 in 2002.
Dominican volleyball player and Olympian
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
