Holding steady.
Popularity of Marisah since 1993
Babies named Marisah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marisah's real moment was 1997.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marisah is a modern, rare spelling variant of the more common Marisa or Marissa. First recorded in the United States in 1993, it reached its peak usage in 1997, though it has never appeared among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has remained stable since then, indicating consistent but very low use. Unlike many modern coinages, Marisah has not seen a revival in recent decades. It has no recorded top states, as its numbers are too small to register regionally. The name's appeal lies in its melodic sound and the subtle distinctiveness of the 'h' ending, setting it apart from the more traditional Marissa.
Marisah is a modern English coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of Marisa or Marissa. These names are often considered feminine forms of the Latin 'maris' (of the sea), though the connection is not direct. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and saw modest use, peaking in 1997. Its spelling with an 'h' is distinctive but rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Risa, Mari, Mar
Sibling names for Marisah
Names that share Marisah's style, for a brother or sister.
