Marrisa is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'Maria', which means 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'. It was popularized by George Eliot's novel "Daniel Deronda". In English-speaking countries, it is often spelled Marissa but can also appear as Marrysa or Merissa. The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. Notable individuals with this name include American actress Marisa Tomei and singer Marissa Nadler.
The name Marrisa experienced a notable increase in popularity during the late 1980s to early 1990s, with peak years being 1989 (38 births) and 1991 (55 births). However, it began declining after the mid-1990s, with fewer than 30 births per year from 2001 onwards. Recently, its usage has been quite low, with only 7 births in 2016. Overall, there were a total of 1060 babies named Marrisa between 1963 and 2016.