Of the sea
A combination of Maria and Luisa, or a variant of Marissa, ultimately derived from the Latin 'maris' meaning 'of the sea'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a softer, more romantic alternative to Mary or Maria.
Less common today
Marisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #147 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actress
Supermodel and actress
Italian-born actress and twin sister of Pier Angeli
Antagonist and mother of Lyra Belacqua · His Dark Materials
Brazilian singer and composer
Human magician and protagonist · Touhou Project
