Merissa

Girl name

Merissa has been given to 3,412 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 1995.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,412

Peak year

1995 (172 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Merissa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Melissagirl

762,623 babies since 1880

Marissagirl

121,112 babies since 1936

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merissa.

Destanygirl

3,412 babies since 1979

Makalagirl

3,403 babies since 1971

Odalysgirl

3,424 babies since 1960

Madelainegirl

3,398 babies since 1901

Nanaunisex

3,396 babies since 1881

Myeshagirl

3,392 babies since 1970

Torrigirl

3,439 babies since 1957

Aryngirl

3,373 babies since 1971

Merissa vs Destany ⚖Merissa vs Makala ⚖Merissa vs Odalys ⚖Merissa vs Madelaine ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Merissa?

Merissa has been given to 3,412 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merissa peak?

Merissa peaked in 1995, when 172 babies were given the name.

Is Merissa a girl or boy name?

Merissa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Merissa are girls).

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