Dark-skinned or of the sea
Maurisha is a modern elaboration of the name Maura or Maurice. It likely derives from the Latin 'Maurus', referring to the Moors, or it may be influenced by the Irish name Maura, meaning 'star of the sea'.
Less common today
Maurisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,645 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
