girl's name
Morissa
muh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 196
Morissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 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 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Morissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 26 |
How Popular Is Morissa?
In 2006, Morissa was given to 5 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 Morissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Morissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Morissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Morissa
- English muh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Morissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Morissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Morissa
How popular is the name Morissa?
In 2006, Morissa was given to 5 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 Morissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Morissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Morissa?
Morissa has 3 syllables.
When was Morissa most popular?
Morissa peaked in 1994, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.