Of the sea
A variant of Marissa, which is likely derived from the Latin 'maris' meaning 'of the sea'. It is often associated with the name Mary or the title Stella Maris, a name for the Virgin Mary. The double 'r' spelling is a less common modern variation.
Less common today
Marrissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,717 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
