Morissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmo-RIS-ah / /məˈrɪsə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'of the sea'; English: 'sea of bitterness'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Morissa is derived from the Latin word 'moris', which relates to the sea. It has also been associated with the English name 'Marissa', which carries similar meanings. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a modern variant of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Morissa has experienced limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marissa
- Morisa
International Variants
- Marisa (Spanish)
- Marissa (Italian)
Famous people named Morissa
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Fictional characters named Morissa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Morissa was first seen in the United States in 1974. Morissa has ranked as high as #1220 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Morissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Morissa
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |