Precious Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Precious is a popular girl name in 4 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

girl

Main origins

English

Origins: English

Common meanings: of great value, precious

Pronunciation samples: PREC-ious, PREH-shus | IPA: ˈprɛʃəs

Regional Usage Summary

Precious appears most often in Africa.

What does Precious mean?
Precious is commonly associated with meanings such as of great value, precious and appears in 4 countries.
Is Precious a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, Precious appears mainly as girl.
Where is Precious most popular?
Precious appears in top lists across 4 countries, including Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa. Best observed rank is #1.