Marrissa, derived from the Latin 'Maria', means 'sea of bitter waters' or 'dedicated to Mars'. It is a variant spelling of the name Marissa, which gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. This name has been associated with several notable individuals, such as American actress Marissa Jaret Winokur and Canadian singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler.
The name Marissa appears to have been quite popular during the late 1970s through the mid-1990s, with a significant spike starting around 1986 and peaking in 1992 with 75 births. After that, its popularity seems to have declined steadily until the early 2000s, after which it has remained relatively stable at lower numbers.