girl's name
Merrisa
muh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 144
Merrisa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 7 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 1994, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Merrisa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 82 |
How Popular Is Merrisa?
In 1999, Merrisa was given to 7 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 Merrisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merrisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merrisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merrisa
- English muh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Merrisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merrisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merrisa
How popular is the name Merrisa?
In 1999, Merrisa was given to 7 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 Merrisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Merrisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merrisa?
Merrisa has 3 syllables.
When was Merrisa most popular?
Merrisa peaked in 1994, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.