Girl · #13,009 in 2026

Marizza

Marizza is a 1922 silent German drama film directed by F. W. Murnau. The film is considered to be lost, though the Cineteca Nazionale film archive possesses a fragmentary print of the first reel. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Heinrich Richter.

Current Rank
#13,009
Peak Rank
#10,745 (2000)
Total Babies
39
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1990
First Year
2005
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#10745
Peak Rank
39
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marizza

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Marizza is a 1922 silent German drama film directed by F. W. Murnau. The film is considered to be lost, though the Cineteca Nazionale film archive possesses a fragmentary print of the first reel. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Heinrich Richter.

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The Story of Marizza

Marizza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 8 Marizzas were born — ranking #10,745 that year. As of 2026, Marizza ranks #13,009 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Marizzas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Marizza

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marizza is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marizza

What does the name Marizza mean?
Marizza is a 1922 silent German drama film directed by F. W. Murnau. The film is considered to be lost, though the Cineteca Nazionale film archive possesses a fragmentary print of the first reel. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Heinrich Richter.
How popular is Marizza in 2026?
In 2026, Marizza ranks #13,009 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Marizza most popular?
Marizza reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #10,745 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Marizza a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Marizza is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Marizza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marizza include Madelen, Storme, Dae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marizza

Marizza is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Marizza's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #10,745. Use the chart and map above to compare Marizza's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.