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The name Precious peaked for boys at #3883 in 1917. Precious is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Precious is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "of great worth, expensive".

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Though many might find it too syrupy, hundreds of parents each year choose this name for their daughters to make them feel special. Precious Ramotswe is the engaging African sleuth in the popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. 

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The name Precious is currently ranked #960 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #377 in 1996. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS, and PRECIOUS. Precious is occasionally used for boys in 2023.

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