Morissa
Morissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,023 in the US, popular nicknames include Mor, Moy, and Morie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Morissa is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Morissa often also consider Kosha, Shawntrell, Joaquin .
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Historical Record
Morissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 196 babies have been named Morissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Morissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,023 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,023
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Morissa
Morissa is a girl name .
Morissa is currently ranked #61,023 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Morissa include Mor, Moy, Morie, and Moriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Morissa include Moriah . 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