Marisa

The name Marisa peaked for boys at #3139 in 1977. Marisa is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Marisa is a girl's name of Spanish, Italian origin meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle".

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A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice. Marisa is one of those Spanish and <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/505/italian-names-for-girls">Italian names for girls</a> that sounds at once unusual and familiar, which makes it truly an international choice.

 The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

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The name Marisa is currently ranked #976 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #147 in 1995. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MARISA, MARISA, and MARISA. Marisa is occasionally used for boys in 1993.

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