Alessia

Girl's name

Alessia is of Italian origin and is derived from the name Alessandra, which comes from the Greek name Alexandra, meaning "defender of the people."

Meaning Defender
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 1,121 Rising
Peak year 2024

Appears In These Collections

Italian

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Alessia Cara - Singer-songwriter, Grammy Award winner.
  • Alessia Marcuzzi - TV host, actress, and model.
  • Alessia Trost - Italian high jumper, European champion.
  • Alessia Merz - Italian actress and television personality.
  • Alessia Rosolen - Italian basketball player, Olympic bronze medalist.

Sisters for Alessia

Girl names closely related to Alessia

Adriana Leah Alaia Amalia Adhara Mikaela Naila Daniella

Brothers for Alessia

Boy names closely related to Alessia

Derek Yadiel Jake Raphael Nicholas Dylan Ryan Jacob

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Alessia

Alexia Alexis Alexus Alexys Lexus

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