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Marrisa

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Pronounced muh-RIS-uh /məˈrɪs.ə/High

Meaning: Marrisa is a spelling of Marissa, usually derived from Latin maris, 'of the sea', and also read as an elaboration of Mary or Maris. The doubled -rr- is a decorative touch on the popular late-century name, which keeps the maritime meaning.Medium

In 30 seconds: Marrisa is a spelling of Marissa, from Latin maris, 'of the sea'. It crested in the mid nineteen-nineties.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningMarrisa is a spelling of Marissa, usually derived from Latin maris, 'of the sea', and also read as an elaboration of Mary or Maris. The doubled -rr- is a decorative touch on the popular late-century name, which keeps the maritime meaning.
U.S. rank (2016)#13836 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,060

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419632016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marrisa is a variant of Marissa, a name generally traced to Latin maris, 'of the sea', and linked to the Mary family. Marissa was a strong favorite in the late twentieth century, and spellings such as Marrisa and Marisa multiplied as parents personalized it.

It reached its high point around 1994 and stayed uncommon beside Marissa. A woman named Marrisa then is now in her early thirties. Marissa remains the standard spelling; Mari, Rissa and Missy all work as short forms.

Did you know? Marrisa doubles the r of Marissa, one of many nineties spellings — Marisa, Merissa, Maritza — that rode the popular name's wave; it peaked around 1994.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Marrisa — Spelling of Marissa, Latin maris 'of the sea'; SSA peak 1994

Variations

MarissaMarisaMerissa

Nicknames

MariRissaMissy

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If you like Marrisa…

Marissa— the standard spelling Marrisa varies
Marisa— a like single-r spelling of the same name
Larissa— a same-era -issa name of matching rhythm
Melissa— a related -issa favorite of the period

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marrisa mean?

Marrisa is a form of Marissa, usually from Latin maris, 'of the sea', and linked to the Mary family.

How do you pronounce Marrisa?

It's said muh-RIS-uh /məˈrɪs.ə/ — three syllables, stress in the middle, like Marissa.

Is Marrisa a boy or girl name?

Marrisa is used as a girl's name, as a form of Marissa.

How popular is Marrisa?

Marrisa was an uncommon spelling that crested in the mid nineteen-nineties and has stayed rare next to Marissa.

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