Priscilla Cota

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Priscilla Cota — Latin
110K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Priscilla Cota is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Priscilla is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Priscilla is an English female given name adopted from Latin Prisca, derived from priscus. The name first appears in the New Testament either as Priscilla or Prisca, a female leader in early Christianity. The name also appears along with Maximilla, referring to two female leaders of the Montanist movement of the 2nd century AD. The name appears in English literature in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene (1596), and was adopted as an English name by the Puritans in the 17th century. The surname Cota: Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de. Priscilla is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 110K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Priscilla reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Priscilla

Latin

Priscilla is an English female given name adopted from Latin Prisca, derived from priscus. The name first appears in the New Testament either as Priscilla or Prisca, a female leader in early Christianity. The name also appears along with Maximilla, referring to two female leaders of the Montanist movement of the 2nd century AD. The name appears in English literature in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene (1596), and was adopted as an English name by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Surname: Cota

Spanish

Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Priscilla is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Priscilla by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Priscilla Cota

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Priscilla Cota:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Priscilla?
The first name Priscilla originates from Latin. Priscilla is an English female given name adopted from Latin Prisca, derived from priscus. The name first appears in the New Testament either as Priscilla or Prisca, a female leader in early Christianity. The name also appears along with Maximilla, referring to two female leaders of the Montanist movement of the 2nd century AD. The name appears in English literature in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene (1596), and was adopted as an English name by the Puritans in the 17th century.
When was Priscilla most popular?
The name Priscilla reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cota?
The surname Cota originates from Spanish. Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de.
What are the origins of the name Priscilla Cota?
The name Priscilla Cota combines two different traditions: the first name Priscilla has Latin roots, while the surname Cota originates from Spanish.
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