Marisa
Pronunciation: [ m-uhr-IHS-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 66 babies have been named Marisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,480 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,480
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Marisa
Marisa is a boy name .
Is Marisa a boy or girl name? Marisa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,480 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,902. Marisa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marisa is currently ranked #14,480 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marisa include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marisa include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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