Of the sea or bitter
Mariesa is a rare variant of Marisa or Marissa, which itself is a combination of Maria and Louisa or a derivative of the Latin 'maris' meaning 'of the sea'. It carries the historical weight of the name Mary while offering a more melodic, contemporary ending.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Mariesa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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