Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Hebrew
Meaning: Of the sea; beauty, grace, strength, Sea of Bitterness
Pronunciation: məˈrɪsə, /məˈrɪsə/, M AA R IH S AH
Popularity Rank: #3,096
The name Marissa is derived from the Latin name 'Maris' which means 'of the sea'. It is often associated with the qualities of beauty, grace, and strength.
The name Marissa is of Latin, Hebrew origin and means Of the sea; beauty, grace, strength, Sea of Bitterness, Little Mary, Wished-for Child, Rebellion, Bitter, Star of the Sea. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Marissa is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Netherlands, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: məˈrɪsə
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məˈrɪsə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA R IH S AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Marissa is recorded 20,558 times globally, ranking it as the 3,096th most common name worldwide.
Marissa is most prevalent in United States of America, with 10,406 occurrences, making it the 544th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Marissa is found among 1 in every 174 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #544 | 1 : 174 |
| Mexico | #1,000 | 1 : 576 |
| Netherlands | #891 | 1 : 404 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,946 | 1 : 4,079 |
| Canada | #772 | 1 : 501 |
| Philippines | #209 | 1 : 492 |
| Malaysia | #2,705 | 1 : 4,262 |
| United Kingdom | #2,038 | 1 : 1,235 |
| Kuwait | #992 | 1 : 1,554 |
| Italy | #3,824 | 1 : 2,913 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Marissa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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