Maresa
Maresa is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Maresa has the name Ares hiding inside it.
- GenerationMaresa peaked in 1968, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Maresa you'd meet today is about 57 years old.
- HistoryMaresa first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
US births per million girls, 1957–2025
Similar names
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Maresa
Maresa is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Latin names
Other spellings of Maresa
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Maresa
What is the origin of the name Maresa?
Maresa is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Maresa a boy or girl name?
Maresa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maresa?
Maresa is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2017. It peaked at #4,000 in 1968, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Maresa?
If you like Maresa, you might also like Maressa. Maressa is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Maresa?
Maresa is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.