Of the sea or bitter
Marrisa is a modern variant of Marissa, which itself is a combination of Maria and the Latin word 'maris' meaning 'of the sea'. It carries the dual heritage of the Hebrew name Mary, often interpreted as 'bitter', and the Latin connection to the ocean.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marrisa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
