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Alessia
GirlItalian, Greek· “defender”
- Meaning
- defender
- Origin
- Italian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEH-see-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #326
- US babies 2025
- 937
- Best rank
- #282 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Alessia
Alessia is an Italian and Greek name that means “defender”.
Alessia is the Italian feminine form of Alessio, from the Greek Alexios, based on alexein, "to defend." It shares its root with Alexander and Alexandra. Alessia has been one of the most popular girls' names in Italy and is increasingly used in other countries. The Canadian singer Alessia Cara has made it better known in North America. The name sounds warm, lively and elegant, with a clear Italian character. Nicknames include Ale, Lessi and Sia, and Alexia is a close relative.
Popularity over time
Alessia first appears in US Social Security records in 1967. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 10 different years, starting in 2016. Its best national rank was #282 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,122 babies. In 2025, 937 babies were named Alessia, and it ranked #326 nationally. That is 336% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #6,802 in 1980, #1,828 in 2000, #1,436 in 2010, and #326 in 2025. Of the 10,179 US girls named Alessia since records began, 52% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,080 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Azalea, Luciana, Alanna, Sylvie, and Arleth.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alessia ranked highest in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #97 | 73 |
| Connecticut | #130 | 23 |
| New York | #133 | 121 |
| Florida | #201 | 93 |
| Massachusetts | #210 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alessia is usually pronounced uh-LEH-see-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Alessia
A few middle names that flow with Alessia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alessia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessia mean?
Alessia is an Italian and Greek name that means “defender”.
What is the origin of the name Alessia?
Alessia has Italian and Greek roots. Alessia is the Italian feminine form of Alessio, from the Greek Alexios, based on alexein, "to defend." It shares its root with Alexander and Alexandra.
Is Alessia a popular name?
Yes. Alessia ranked #326 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alessia a boy or girl name?
Alessia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alessia?
Alessia is usually pronounced uh-LEH-see-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings