Marissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #638 in 2009 with 58 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 86 births ranking #467. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.8%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 5,403 girls born was named Marissa. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.