The nameAlessia
Alessia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "defender". The Italian feminine of Alexis, it is popular in Italy.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Alessia comes from the Greek alexein, "to defend".
Origin
Greek, through Italian.
History
Alessia is a leading name in Italy. Alessia Cara, the Canadian singer, made it known. It reached the top 250 in England and Wales.
Famous people named Alessia
- Alessia Cara, singer
- Alessia Russo, footballer
- Alessia Marcuzzi, presenter
Popularity of the name Alessia
Alessia in the United States
Alessia was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 4,362 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Alessia. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Alessia in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 872 births a year on average, against 437 in the five years before.
Alessia in the United Kingdom
Alessia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,273 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Alessia. Half of all babies named Alessia in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 176 births a year.
Alessia in France
Alessia in Belgium
Alessia in Switzerland
Alessia in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alessia
Names from the same generation as Alessia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessia mean?
Alessia comes from the Greek alexein, "to defend".
What is the origin of the name Alessia?
Greek, through Italian.
Is Alessia a girl's or a boy's name?
Alessia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Alessia?
In 2024, Alessia was the 281st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,121 births.
What are the variants of the name Alessia?
Variants and related names of Alessia include Alexia and Alexis.
What are good sibling names for Alessia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cleo, Ophelia, Catalina and Florence for a sister, Teo, Otto, Leon and Theodore for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alessia?
Alessia Cara, singer; Alessia Russo, footballer; Alessia Marcuzzi, presenter.