Holding steady.
Popularity of Maurisha since 1979
Babies named Maurisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maurisha is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1979. It likely blends the root of Maurice or Maureen with the fashionable -isha suffix, a pattern common in African American naming during the late 20th century. Though it has never been a top contender, it saw its highest usage in 1992, its peak year, before gradually fading. As of the latest year, 2025, the name has not reappeared in the data, reflecting its stable but minimal trajectory. Its scarcity means no state concentration is notable, but it fits alongside similar-sounding coinages of its era.
Maurisha appears to be a modern feminine name, first recorded in the United States in 1979. It is likely formed from the male name Maurice or the female name Maureen, both ultimately derived from the Latin Mauritius meaning 'Moorish, dark-skinned,' combined with the popular -isha suffix seen in names like Aisha and Tisha. The name saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1992, and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mauri, Risha, Mau
Variants: Morisha, Maurishia
Sibling names for Maurisha
Names that share Maurisha's style, for a brother or sister.
