Merissa name meaning
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What does Merissa mean?
Origin of Unfamiliar Merissa is in Italian language bestowed upon girls which is used especially in English, meaning of Merissa is "Of the Sea". Merissa is form of outstanding and biblical Marisa.
Marisa is a variation of leading rising, eternal and loved Maria. Marisa is a derivation of Marie. Also Marisa is a variant transcription of Maria or Marina with Luisa or Lisa.
Also Marisa is a variant transcription of MARI;Isa. Marisa is Dutch form of Maria. Origin of Queer Marisa is in Latin and Hebrew languages, meaning of Marisa is "Mother of Daksa and Worthy".
How do I pronounce Merissa?
m(e)-rissa is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Merissa. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., mer(is)-sa.
Variants of Merissa
Merrissa, Marisa, Maria, Mareesa, Marise, Marita, Maarja, Maraike, Mara, Angelamaria, Maite, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Maris, Marisol, Marite, Martha
How popular is the name Merissa?
Merissa is common in United States where over 3406 new-borns have been given the name since 1962. Presently the name is rising, in 1995, 172 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1045th position.
Merissa is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 2085 in 2007. Merissa is a rare baby name in Ireland, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 1996.
Also, Merissa is a familiar name in Philippines, Indonesia, Canada and South Africa. As per our findings, over 3000 people has been named Merissa globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13761 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10525 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14093 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10843 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11819 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10945 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8570 | 13 |
| 2012 | 7794 | 15 |
| 2011 | 6331 | 20 |
| 2010 | 4731 | 30 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Merissa
You are hard to read but once someone gets close to you, you allow the person to manipulate you on purpose in order to see how he or she will treat you thinking they have power over you. Love is most important in your life. You are a peacemaker and always avoid conflicts. You sleep a lot because it's your way of escaping reality. Sincerity is something you respect and practice. No one dares to say bad things about you.
Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Merissa
- Selwinn - Of Old English origin, Selwinn bestowed upon baby boys, used majorly in English, Selwinn means "Manor-friend"
- Cherrise - Especially used in English unheard-of, Cherrise is of French origin, meaning of Cherrise is "Cherry" is a girl name. Cherrise is another transcription of Cherise.
- Northclyf - Used in English, Northclyf is used as a boy name, Northclyf means "From the North Cliff" came from English
- Breana - Commonly Accepted Celtic Breana is a girl name commonly used in English, meaning of Breana is "Hill"
- Eadwyn - Boy name Eadwyn is used predominantly in English, Eadwyn means "Valued" has its origin in Old English
Famous people named Merissa
- Merissa Morin in The Blue Comet as Actress
- Merissa Porter in He Who Dares: Downing Street Siege as Actress
- In 2001 action, drama flick, Snipers, Merissa Teh characterized Linda.
Lists having Merissa
- Girl names beginning with M
- American Girl Names
- English Girl Names
- Italian Girl Names
- Girl names that ends with -rissa
- Girl names that starts with Mer
- Baby Names that mean Sea
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames