Marrissa
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Marrissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 1,438 babies have been named Marrissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marrissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,418 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,418
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marrissa
Marrissa is a girl name .
Marrissa is currently ranked #66,418 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marrissa include Mar, Marr, Marry, Marrie, Marri, Marriy, Marriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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