Girl nameNot in the current top charts

Marpessa

3 syllablesPeak year: 19608 lettersStarts with M

Meaning & origin

We're still researching Marpessa's meaning

We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.

Marpessa's popularity over time

Not enough yearly data to chart yet.
Yearly US births named Marpessa, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Marpessa
19608

Marpessa through the decades

  • Marpessa peaked in 1960, when 8 babies were named Marpessa in the US.

Names like Marpessa

Similar-sounding names.

Sibling names for Marpessa

A different sound, a similar rhythm.