Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Marisha since 1955
Babies named Marisha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marisha's real moment was 1986.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 321 |
| 1980s | 542 |
| 1990s | 473 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Marisha is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1955. Its usage peaked in 1986, the year it was most frequently given, and has been declining steadily since then. The name's origins are uncertain but it likely arose as a creative variation of names like Marcia or Mary combined with the popular -isha ending. Because Marisha has never ranked in the national top 1000, its usage has always been relatively rare, reflecting its status as a distinctive, uncommon choice. The name saw a brief uptick in the 1980s but has since fallen out of favor. No top states have been recorded, suggesting that its use was geographically diffuse.
Marisha is likely a modern invented name, possibly blending elements of Marcia or Mary with the fashionable -isha suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1955 and saw modest use, peaking in 1986. Its usage has declined since the late 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Risha
Sibling names for Marisha
Names that share Marisha's style, for a brother or sister.
