girl's name
Maurissa
maw-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 639
Maurissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 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 1993, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maurissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 293 |
| 2000s | 147 |
| 2010s | 41 |
How Popular Is Maurissa?
In 2017, Maurissa 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 Maurissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maurissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maurissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maurissa
- English maw-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Maurissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maurissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maurissa
How popular is the name Maurissa?
In 2017, Maurissa 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 Maurissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Maurissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maurissa?
Maurissa has 3 syllables.
When was Maurissa most popular?
Maurissa peaked in 1993, when 50 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.