Marissa

Meaning of Marissa

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

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

Popularity of Marissa

After ranking as high as #78 in 2000, Marissa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marissa

• Marissa Mayer
  Former Yahoo! CEO
• Marisa Tomei
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Marissa Ribisi
  American actress
• Marisa Miller
  American model
• Marissa Castelli
  American figure skater

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Questions about the name Marissa

What does the name Marissa mean?

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

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

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

How popular is the name Marissa?

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

When was Marissa most popular?

Marissa peaked at #78 in 2000.