The nameMarissa
Marissa is a girl's name derived from Maria, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- English and Italian
Meaning
Like Mary, it goes back to the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
English and Italian, through Marisa.
History
First given in France in the mid 1980s, Marissa peaked in the late 2000s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Marissa
Marissa in France
Marissa was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 380 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Marissa. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Marissa in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 8 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marissa mean?
Like Mary, it goes back to the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Marissa?
English and Italian, through Marisa.
Is Marissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Marissa is a girl's name.