Marlissa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-liss-uh / /mɑːrˈlɪsə/English; American
Meaning
Combination of 'Marl' and 'Lisa'
Historical & Cultural Background
Marlissa is a modern name that emerged in the United States. It is often considered a blend of the names 'Marl' and 'Lisa'. The name reflects a trend in the late 20th century where parents began creating unique names by combining existing ones. As a relatively recent creation, it does not have a long historical background.
Trend Summary
Marlissa has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marlisa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marlissa was first seen in the United States in 1958. Marlissa has ranked as high as #1216 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Marlissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marlissa (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |