Marissa
Marissa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈɹɪsə/
Meaning and origin of Marissa
- A female given name from Spanish, a contraction of Maria Lisa or Maria Luisa, though sometimes regarded as a re-interpretation of the name Melissa as a homophone in another European language.
How popular is Marissa?
Since 1880, 120,842 girls and 270 boys in the U.S. have been named Marissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #53 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #2663 in 1985. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marissa
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Sibling name ideas for Marissa
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Marissa FAQ
What does the name Marissa mean?
A female given name from Spanish, a contraction of Maria Lisa or Maria Luisa, though sometimes regarded as a re-interpretation of the name Melissa as a homophone in another European language.
What is the origin of the name Marissa?
Marissa is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Marissa?
Since 1880, 120,842 girls and 270 boys in the U.S. have been named Marissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #53 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #2663 in 1985. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marissa a boy or girl name?
Marissa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 120,842 girls and 270 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.