Holding steady.
Popularity of Maressa since 1968
Babies named Maressa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 171 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maressa is a rare and modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1968. It saw its peak usage in 1993, but never reached the top 1,000 names in any year. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with only infrequent usage. Its origins are uncertain, but it appears to be a creative elaboration of familiar sounds. Maressa never appeared among the top states, indicating its rarity across the country.
Maressa appears to be a modern, invented name, likely a creative elaboration of names like Mara or Moira with the melodic suffix -essa. It has no ancient roots or established etymology. First recorded in the United States in 1968, it saw modest use in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity around 1993. The name remains rare and did not enter the top 1,000 names in any given year.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mara, Essa
Sibling names for Maressa
Names that share Maressa's style, for a brother or sister.
