Merissa
Merissa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Merissa
- A female given name, variant of Marissa.
How popular is Merissa?
Since 1880, 3,412 girls in the U.S. have been named Merissa. Its highest rank for girls was #1047 in 1995. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Merissa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Merissa
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Merissa FAQ
What does the name Merissa mean?
A female given name, variant of Marissa.
How popular is the name Merissa?
Since 1880, 3,412 girls in the U.S. have been named Merissa. Its highest rank for girls was #1047 in 1995. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Merissa a boy or girl name?
Merissa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,412 girls and 0 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.