Prescious is of African origin, derived from the Latin word 'pretiosus', meaning valuable or costly. It is primarily used as a female given name and was brought into prominence by the character 'Prescious' in the 1986 film 'The Color Purple'. The name signifies something highly esteemed or treasured, conveying a sense of rarity and worth.
"From 1983 to 2001, there were a total of 76 babies named Prescious born, with the highest number of births occurring in 1999 at eleven."