Holding steady.
Popularity of Marlisa since 1957
Babies named Marlisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 197 |
| 1970s | 169 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 181 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Marlisa is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1957. It is a blend of the established names Maria and Lisa, fitting a mid-20th-century trend of compound names. The name saw its greatest use during the 1980s, peaking in 1989, but has never been common enough to enter the national top 1,000 rankings. Its trajectory has remained stable, with sporadic but consistent use over the decades. While no top states are recorded for the name, it reflects a stylistic choice of combining familiar elements into a distinctive whole.
Marlisa is a modern coinage, blending the popular names Maria and Lisa. The name Maria ultimately derives from the Hebrew Miryam, of debated meaning but often interpreted as 'drop of the sea,' while Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' Marisa first appeared in the mid-20th century as a given name, part of the trend of creating feminine names by merging existing favorites. It saw its peak in the 1980s but remains relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marli, Lisa, Lissy, Mara
Sibling names for Marlisa
Names that share Marlisa's style, for a brother or sister.
