Marissa

In 2022, the name Marissa was 1,307th most popular baby name for girls and 2,430th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 179 babies were named Marissa in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 18,868 babies in the United States were named Marissa. Today, the average age of someone named Marissa is around 29 to 30 years old.

The name "Marissa" is not common today.

Nicknames for Marissa include Mari and Rissa.

Marissa Meaning & Origin

Marissa is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning "of the sea", often evoking images of grace, tranquility, and natural beauty.

The name Marissa is described as high-spirited, amiable and natural leader.

Pronunciation

Marissa is pronounced muh-rih-suh in English. The name Marissa has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Marissa

• The name Marissa was popularized by the American novelist John Herman, who used it for a character in his book 'Drums Without Warriors'.

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