Ao vs Marisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ao Rank #14,516
Marisa Rank #3,902

Marisa is more popular, ranked #3902 vs #14516 for Ao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ao ___

  • Ao James
  • Ao River
  • Ao Blue
  • Ao Kai
  • Ao Finn
  • Ao Stone

Marisa ___

  • Marisa Grace
  • Marisa Joy
  • Marisa Anne
  • Marisa Lynn
  • Marisa Claire
  • Marisa Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ao

Ki Haru Ryo Kai Sora

If you choose Marisa

Lucia Isabella Marco Gianna Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ao or Marisa more popular?

Marisa is more popular, ranked #3902 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Marisa mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Ao and Marisa boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Marisa is primarily a girl name.

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