Merissa
Merissa is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the sea; or honeybee (as a variant of Marissa or Melissa).
Origin and history
Merissa is a variant spelling of Marissa or Melissa, ultimately derived from Latin and Greek origins meaning 'of the sea' or 'honeybee'. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern phonetic variation. Today, it is an uncommon choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,412 babies in the United States have been named Merissa since 1880. It ranks #3039 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.9 %)
- NY (13 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- MI (8 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 306 |
| 1980-1990 | 853 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,400 |
| 2000-2010 | 711 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Rissa, Riss, Meri
Fun facts
- Merissa developed as an alternative spelling of Marissa, influenced by names like Melissa and Clarissa.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the late 1980s and 1990s alongside the peak popularity of Marissa.