Maurisa is a feminine given name with English origins. It is pronounced as maw-REE-suh (/mɔːˈriːsə/). The name has variations, such as Maurissa. In the United States, Maurisa has been a relatively uncommon name in recent years. According to data for newborns in the U.S., it ranked 16,503rd in popularity in 2014 and was given to only five babies that year. However, it had higher rankings in previous decades, reaching its peak popularity in 2006 when it ranked 11,415th and was given to nine newborns. Maurisa does not have any specific associations or meanings attached to it outside of being a unique and distinctive name choice for parents seeking something less common.