girl's name
Precillia
pruh-SIL-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 702
Precillia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1993, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Precillia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 325 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 20 |
How Popular Is Precillia?
In 2011, Precillia was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Precillia Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Precillia Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Précillia | Précillia is a rare spelling of Precillia, written with an acute accent and recorded about 55 times, mostly in France. | 55 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Precillia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Precillia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Precillia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Precillia
- English pruh-SIL-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Precillia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Precillia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Precillia
Is Precillia a girl's or a boy's name?
Precillia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Precillia?
Precillia has 4 syllables.
When was Precillia most popular?
Precillia peaked in 1993, when 45 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.