Sibling names for Marissa
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Marissa usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Marissa, whose busiest decade was the 1990s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Marissa
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brianna | #222 | 8,244 | 2000s | |
| Karina | #750 | 1,951 | 1990s | |
| Alexandra | defender of men (feminine of Alexander) | #237 | 7,455 | 1990s |
| Cassandra | #631 | 2,356 | 1990s | |
| Jasmine | jasmine (the flower) | #206 | 8,016 | 1990s |
| Kayla | #364 | 5,075 | 1990s | |
| Carly | feminine of Carl (free man) | #1,009 | 1,730 | 1990s |
| Angelica | angelic (Latin) | #708 | 2,289 | 1990s |
Brother names for Marissa
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor | big village (Welsh) | #680 | 2,597 | 1990s |
| Devin | #548 | 3,389 | 1990s | |
| Darius | holding firm the good (Old Persian) | #788 | 1,869 | 1990s |
| Garrett | spear + strong (from Gerard) | #564 | 3,126 | 1990s |
| Cody | Irish surname: 'helpful' or 'son of Odo' | #318 | 5,521 | 1990s |
| Deandre | De- + Andre ("manly") | #1,178 | 1,104 | 1990s |
| Brandon | broom hill (place name) | #261 | 8,465 | 1990s |
Marissa's era
Marissa ranked #1,679 for girls in 2025, against #536 in 2015. Its best year was 1994, at #53. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Marissa included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Marissa
These names follow Marissa's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Marissa. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Marissa's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Marissa's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Marissa or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Marissa itself are excluded.