Of the sea; bitter; beloved
A modern spelling variant of Marissa, which is often considered a combination of Maria and the Latin word 'maris' meaning 'of the sea'. It also draws from the Hebrew roots of Mary, suggesting 'bitterness' or 'wished-for child'.
Less common today
Maryssa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,585 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
