Marlisa
Marlisa is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,143 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marlisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 796 babies have been named Marlisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,143 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,143
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Marlisa
Marlisa is a girl name .
Marlisa is currently ranked #23,143 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlisa include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlisa include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis