Marissa
Marissa is a Latin name derived from the sea, related to Maris meaning 'of the sea' or 'star of the sea.' It emerged as a variation of names like Maria and Marisa, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Current Popularity
#1679 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •The double 's' spelling is most common, though 'Marisa' is an alternative
- •Has a sophisticated sound without being overly formal
Similar Names
Famous People
Marissa Mayer
Former Yahoo CEO and tech executive
Marissa Tomei
Academy Award-winning actress
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Tony Award-winning actress
Marissa Cooper
Iconic character from TV series 'The O.C.'
Statistics
120,842
Total births since 1880
1994
Peak year
Discovery
Keep browsing
Rising now
Browse trending names
Names that climbed the most between 2020 and 2025.
Always popular
Explore timeless classics
Names that have sat in the top 50 for decades.
For this gender
See all-time favorites
The most common names since 1880, by total births.
Stories
Read famous-name profiles
How well-known people changed the names they carried.
Guides
Browse recent articles
Recent articles on naming trends.