girl's name
Merissa
muh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 3,772
Merissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 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 1995, when 172 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Merissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 306 |
| 1980s | 853 |
| 1990s | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 711 |
| 2010s | 125 |
How Popular Is Merissa?
In 2019, Merissa 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.
Where Merissa Is Used
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 Merissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merissa
- English muh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Merissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merissa
How popular is the name Merissa?
In 2019, Merissa 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 Merissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Merissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merissa?
Merissa has 3 syllables.
When was Merissa most popular?
Merissa peaked in 1995, when 172 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.