Maurisa
Maurisa is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. 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.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Maurisa has the name Isa hiding inside it.
- GenerationMaurisa peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Maurisa you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
- HistoryMaurisa first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
US births per million girls, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Maurisa
Maurisa is a girl name of French origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:French names
Other spellings of Maurisa
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Maurisa
What is the origin of the name Maurisa?
Maurisa is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).
Is Maurisa a boy or girl name?
Maurisa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maurisa?
Maurisa is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2014. It peaked at #5,249 in 1994, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Maurisa?
If you like Maurisa, you might also like Maurissa. Maurissa is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Maurisa?
Maurisa is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. 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.