What does the name Marissa mean?

The name Marissa means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Marissa?

Marissa is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Marissa?

In 2023, 145 babies were named Marissa in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Marissa a girl's name?

Yes, Marissa is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Marissa

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Births Last Year: 145 ↘

All-Time Total: 120,711

Peak Year: 1994

Marissa is a modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Maria and the suffix -issa. It does not have a clear historical or linguistic derivation.

Notable Namesakes

Marissa Mayer - Former CEO of Yahoo
Marissa Jaret Winokur - Actress, Tony Award winner
Marissa Nadler - Singer-songwriter
Marissa Ribisi - Actress, twin sister of Giovanni Ribisi
Marissa Neitling - Actress, known for "The Last Ship"

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Marissa

Monica Marilyn Ariel Sandra Janelle Vanessa Roselyn Karina

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Marissa

Issac Omar Xzavier Andre Ares Eric Giovanni Elias

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Marissa

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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