Marisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-REE-shah / məˈriːʃəSlavic; Hebrew
Meaning
Slavic: 'of the sea'; Hebrew: 'bitterness'
Historical & Cultural Background
Marisha is a feminine name that has roots in Slavic cultures, often associated with the sea. In Hebrew, it carries a meaning related to bitterness, which can be linked to various historical narratives. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in Eastern Europe. It is sometimes considered a diminutive or variation of names like Maria.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marisha
- Marishka
International Variants
- Maria (Latin); Mária (Hungarian); Masha (Russian)
Famous people named Marisha
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Fictional characters named Marisha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marisha was first seen in the United States in 1955. Marisha has ranked as high as #1169 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marisha (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 32 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 55 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 55 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 66 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 72 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |