Morissa

Girl name

Morissa has been given to 196 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1994.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

196

Peak year

1994 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1974

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

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

121,112 babies since 1936

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

196 babies since 1968

196 babies since 1974

196 babies since 1975

196 babies since 1978

196 babies since 1990

197 babies since 1968

197 babies since 1974

197 babies since 1975

How popular is the name Morissa?

Morissa has been given to 196 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Morissa peak?

Morissa peaked in 1994, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Morissa a girl or boy name?

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

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