Merissa

Merissa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2012.

Merissa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merissa

Merissa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Merissa first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1047 in 1995, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,412 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#1047 in 1995
Peak year
1995
Total since 1880
3,412

Merissa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2085 in 2007
Babies named Merissa in 2012
3
Total since 1996
48

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merissa mean?

The meaning of Merissa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Merissa a boy or girl name?

Merissa is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2012.

What origin is the name Merissa?

Merissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merissa?

Merissa first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #1047 in 1995, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].