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Marissa

female

Meaning

"Of the Sea"

Marissa is a modern name often linked to Latin mare, interpreted as of the sea, with varied formation histories.

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Popularity History of Marissa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1495Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1495

Marissa was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+52

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Marissa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Marissa.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Marissa

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Marissa, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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