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Presillia

Quick answerPresillia is a rare feminine name derived from the Latin root "praesidium," meaning "protection" or "garrison," with the suffix "-illa" added for diminutive effect.

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,277
TrendVintage
Peak year1994
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureChristian/European
ReligionChristianity
Numerology11 Chaldean 9
Global rank#4,277

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Presillia

Presillia is a rare feminine name derived from the Latin root "praesidium," meaning "protection" or "garrison," with the suffix "-illa" added for diminutive effect.

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Etymology

Presillia is a rare feminine name derived from the Latin root "praesidium," meaning "protection" or "garrison," with the suffix "-illa" added for diminutive effect. The name appears primarily in Christian contexts, particularly within Romance-speaking Catholic communities, though it remains uncommon and lacks significant historical documentation.

Presillia currently ranks #4,277 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.

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