Of the sea; dark-skinned
A rare feminine elaboration of Maurice or Marissa. It likely draws from the Latin 'Maurus', referring to the Moors, or is a creative blend of Mary and Louisa, often associated with the sea.
Less common today
Maurisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,333 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
