Marissa
- Meaning
- A form of Marisa, combining Maria and Luisa
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What does Marissa mean?
Marissa means “A form of Marisa, combining Maria and Luisa”.
Marissa is a spelling of Marisa, a name formed by combining Maria and Luisa in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese traditions. Maria belongs to the Mary family, whose deeper meaning is uncertain, while Luisa belongs to the Louis family associated with fame and battle. Those separate histories are more informative than joining several possible translations into one phrase.
The doubled s is familiar in English and Dutch use. Marissa Mayer is a recognizable bearer, while Marissa Cooper supplies a television association through The O.C. Marisa is the closest spelling comparison, with pronunciation varying by language. A family may choose Marissa as an honor for Maria or Luisa, or simply prefer the established blended form and its three-syllable sound.
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How popular is Marissa?
United States · 2025Explore how often Marissa is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,679 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Marissa
- 123 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 15.8% Fewer than 2024
Marissa over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,679 | 123 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,495 | 146 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,547 | 138 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,313 | 180 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,241 | 190 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,083 | 228 |
| 2019 | Girls | #877 | 307 |
| 2018 | Girls | #886 | 306 |
| 2017 | Girls | #678 | 433 |
| 2016 | Girls | #597 | 507 |
| 2015 | Girls | #536 | 583 |
| 2014 | Girls | #466 | 683 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- My God has answered; sun
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Mostly girls- Meaning
- Purple
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