Noblewoman or marchioness
Marquisa is a feminine elaboration of the title 'Marquis,' which refers to a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke. It likely developed as a creative American variant of the French title 'Marquise.' The name suggests high social standing and authority.
Less common today
Marquisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,856 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
