Marlissa
Marlissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,053 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
Marlissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 420 babies have been named Marlissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,053 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,053
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Marlissa
Marlissa is a girl name .
Marlissa is currently ranked #38,053 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlissa include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlissa 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