Merissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 3,412 babies have been named Merissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,794 for girl names in the US .
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See all →"dainty, delicate, pleasing"
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"stony place, rocky terrain"
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,794
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"dainty, delicate, pleasing"
#35,983 in US
Old Irish origin
"dark complexion"
#35,663 in US
Germanic origin
"noble (from Henriette/Henri)"
#35,786 in US
Swahili origin
"mother"
#35,825 in US
Occitan/French origin
"stony place, rocky terrain"
#35,980 in US
Latin festum origin
"feast day, holy day"
#35,838 in US
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About the Name Merissa
Merissa is a girl name .
Merissa is currently ranked #35,794 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merissa include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merissa include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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