girl's name
Maurisha
maw-REE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 227
Maurisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 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 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maurisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 42 |
How Popular Is Maurisha?
In 2006, Maurisha 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 Maurisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maurisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maurisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maurisha
- English maw-REE-shuh
Sibling Names for Maurisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maurisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maurisha
How popular is the name Maurisha?
In 2006, Maurisha 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 Maurisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Maurisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maurisha?
Maurisha has 3 syllables.
When was Maurisha most popular?
Maurisha peaked in 1992, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.