Marisa

Marisa is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “of the sea.” In 2024 it was given to 38 girls in the United States.

Marisa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“of the sea”

About the name Marisa

Marisa belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “of the sea” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Marisa first appears in Social Security records in 1934. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #147 in 1994, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 48,683 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marisa in US records

First recorded (US)
1934
Best US rank
#147 in 1994
Peak year
1995
Babies named Marisa in 2024
38
Total since 1880
48,683

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marisa mean?

Marisa means “of the sea” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Marisa a boy or girl name?

Marisa is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marisa?

Marisa comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Marisa?

Marisa first appears in US records in 1934. Its best-ever ranking was #147 in 1994, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

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