Maressa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-RESS-ah / /məˈrɛsə/Latin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: 'of the sea'; Italian: 'bitter'
Historical & Cultural Background
Maressa is derived from the Latin name 'Mare', meaning 'sea'. It has also been associated with Italian roots, where it can mean 'bitter'. The name is relatively uncommon and has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy. Its usage may reflect a connection to nature or personal attributes.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maresa
- Marissa
International Variants
- Marese (Italian)
- Maressa (Italian)
Famous people named Maressa
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Fictional characters named Maressa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maressa was first seen in the United States in 1968. Maressa has ranked as high as #1221 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Maressa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maressa (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |