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.

Name Overview

Precious is mostly used as a girl name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 6.3 across 4 ranked entries.

Precious is associated with origins such as English and meanings such as of great value and precious.

Precious appears across 4 countries, especially in Africa, including Uganda, Nigeria, and South Africa.

Pronunciation references include PREC-ious, PREH-shus, and IPA ˈprɛʃəs.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

girl

Main origins

English

Origins: English

Origin pages: English baby names

Common meanings: An English name that directly expresses the exceptional value and love parents have for their child.

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

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.

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