Marisa

Meaning of Marisa

Marisa is often considered a variation of Maria, meaning "star of the sea." It can also be a combination of Maria and Luisa.

Marisa has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marisa

After ranking as high as #302 in 2000, Marisa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marisa

• Marisa Tomei
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Marisa Miller
  American model and actress
• Marisa Monte
  Brazilian singer and songwriter
• Marisa Coughlan
  American actress
• Marisa Ramirez
  American actress

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Questions about the name Marisa

What does the name Marisa mean?

Marisa means marisa is often considered a variation of maria, meaning "star of the sea." it can also be a combination of maria and luisa, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Marisa a boy's or a girl's name?

Marisa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marisa?

Marisa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Marisa most popular?

Marisa peaked at #302 in 2000.