NAME PROFILE
Maurissa
Derived from the French word 'chêne' meaning oak tree; it characterizes a person with deep roots, natural resilience, and a steadfast spirit that others find deeply comforting.
Key Stats
| Total births | 639 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | French, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 57%IN — 14%TX — 14%IL — 14%AK — 0%
Notable People
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Nicknames & Diminutives
ChenNayNay-Nay
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