girl's name
Marlissa
mar-LIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 420
Marlissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1992, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marlissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 17 |
How Popular Is Marlissa?
In 2012, Marlissa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marlissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marlissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marlissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marlissa
- English mar-LIS-uh
Sibling Names for Marlissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marlissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marlissa
How popular is the name Marlissa?
In 2012, Marlissa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marlissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marlissa?
Marlissa has 3 syllables.
When was Marlissa most popular?
Marlissa peaked in 1992, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.