Holding steady.
Popularity of Merrisa since 1977
Babies named Merrisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Merrisa is a modern elaboration of the name Marissa, itself a blend of Mary and Lisa. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977 and saw its highest usage in 1994. While it has never entered the top 1000, its trajectory has remained stable, with a few dozen girls receiving the name each year. The peak year of 1994 aligns with the popularity of similar-sounding names like Marissa and Melissa during the 1990s. As of the latest data (2025), the name continues to be used steadily, though it remains a rare choice. No state has recorded enough Merrisas to list among top states, reflecting its dispersed but infrequent usage nationwide.
Merrisa is a modern variant of Marisa, a name that blends Mary and Lisa. Mary derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, of uncertain meaning but often associated with 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved'. Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath'. The name Merrisa emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, following the trend of combining popular names to create new, melodic variants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Merri, Rissa, Meri
Sibling names for Merrisa
Names that share Merrisa's style, for a brother or sister.
