Girl · #14,962 in 2026

Marlissa

Ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel (EE/LNG) is a combined birth control pill made up of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and as emergency contraception. It is taken by mouth. Some preparations of EE/LNG additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous bisglycinate or ferrous fumarate.

Current Rank
#14,962
Peak Rank
#4,088 (1992)
Total Babies
420
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1958
First Year
2012
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#4088
Peak Rank
420
Total Count
46
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marlissa

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

Ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel (EE/LNG) is a combined birth control pill made up of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and as emergency contraception. It is taken by mouth. Some preparations of EE/LNG additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous bisglycinate or ferrous fumarate.

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The Story of Marlissa

Marlissa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 25 Marlissas were born — ranking #4,088 that year. As of 2026, Marlissa ranks #14,962 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 420 Marlissas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Marlissa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marlissa 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 Marlissa

What does the name Marlissa mean?
Ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel (EE/LNG) is a combined birth control pill made up of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and as emergency contraception. It is taken by mouth. Some preparations of EE/LNG additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous bisglycinate or ferrous fumarate.
How popular is Marlissa in 2026?
In 2026, Marlissa ranks #14,962 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Marlissa most popular?
Marlissa reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #4,088 that year with 25 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Marlissa most popular?
Marlissa has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marlissa.
Is Marlissa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Marlissa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Marlissa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marlissa include Damisha, Karlye, Tashea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Marlissa

Marlissa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 420 births in the dataset. Marlissa's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #4,088. Use the chart and map above to compare Marlissa'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.