Origin of the name Marissa:
Modern elaboration of Maria, formed by adding the suffix -isa, -issa, as in such names as Louisa (light) and Clarissa (famous, bright).
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Marisa Berensen, 70s Italian actress
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Marissa Cooper in the teen drama, The O.C.
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Global Popularity of the Name Marissa
- #155 in United States
- #197 in Canada (Alberta)
- #292 in Canada (Quebec)
- #358 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #517 in Scotland
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