Alessa
Alessa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind or protector of humanity.
Origin and history
Alessa is an Italian feminine name derived from Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra, which ultimately comes from Greek roots meaning defender of mankind. It serves as both an independent given name and a modern diminutive. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate growth as a contemporary alternative to Alyssa and Alexa.
Popularity in the United States
3,005 babies in the United States have been named Alessa since 1880. It ranks #3238 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1326.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.6 %)
- TX (28.9 %)
- FL (12.7 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 198 |
| 2000-2010 | 640 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,231 |
| 2020-2029 | 813 |
Nicknames
Lessa, Lessie, Ali
Fun facts
- Alessa originated in Italy as a diminutive of Alessandra before gaining recognition as a standalone name internationally.
- The name has gained modern traction in the U.S. as parents seek alternatives to widely popular names like Alexa and Alyssa.