Combination of Maria and Isleysis
A modern Spanish-language compound name. It typically combines Maria, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', with the name Isleysis, a name of uncertain origin popular in Cuba. It gained significant international attention in 2000 during the Elián González custody case.
Less common today
Marisleysis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,807 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cousin of Elián González who became a public figure during his 2000 custody battle
