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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marisleysis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cousin of Elián González who became a public figure during his 2000 custody battle