Alessia
Alessia is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Defender or helper of mankind.
Origin and history
Alessia is an Italian female given name derived from the Greek Alexios. It gained significant popularity in Italy starting in the late 20th century and has recently seen increased usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
10,179 babies in the United States have been named Alessia since 1880. It ranks #1623 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #351.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.5 %)
- CA (15.1 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- NJ (8.7 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 422 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,206 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,080 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,302 |
Famous people named Alessia
- Alessia Cara: singer, songwriter
Nicknames
Lessia, Ally
Fun facts
- Alessia is the Italian feminine form of Alexis, which stems from the ancient Greek verb alexein, meaning 'to defend'.
- The name has seen a notable surge in U.S. birth registrations over the 2020-2025 period.