Marisa

Pronunciation: [ m-uhr-IHS-uh ]

Boy Name #14,480 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marisa is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-uhr-IHS-uh.

Parents who love the name Marisa often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,480
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Mario #399 Mariano #1150 Marion #2309 Marius #2422 Marino #4735 Marin #4943

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Mariie

Also a Girl Name

Marisa is also used as a girl name, ranked #3902.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marisa

Is Marisa a boy or girl name?

Marisa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14480. As a girl name, it is ranked #3902. Marisa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Marisa?

Marisa is pronounced m-uhr-IHS-uh.

How popular is the name Marisa?

Marisa is currently ranked #14480 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marisa?

Common nicknames for Marisa include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie.

Is Marisa a common or rare name?

Marisa is an uncommon name, ranked #14480 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, May, Marie, and Mariie. 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.