Alessia Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: People named Alessia are often connected with the zodiac sign Libra, known for their charm and diplomatic nature.

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A Deep Dive

Alessia Overview

Meaning

Defender

Gender

Girl

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Alexius, meaning “defender” or “helper”​

Pronunciation

/əˈlɛsɪə/

Popularity

Alessia has gained popularity in various countries including Italy, Switzerland, and the USA. In 2023, it ranked 301st for girls in the USA​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Aesthetic, Modern

Associated Traits

Elegant, artistic, youthful, refined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Alessia is associated with the idea of protection and defense, reflecting its meaning of “defender”​

Name Day

April 23rd (Italy)
A Deep Dive

Alessia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alexa, Alessandra, Alice, Alisa, Elisa, Alesia

Common Nicknames

Ally, Lexie, Essie, Sia, Lessa

Diminutives

Al, Lessie, Lia, Ali, Ess

Famous People

  • Alessia Cara
    (Canadian Singer)
  • Alessia Marcuzzi
    (Italian TV Host)
  • Alessia Filippi
    (Italian Swimmer)
  • Alessia Zecchini
    (Italian Freediver)
  • Alessia Russo
    (English Soccer Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alessia Cara
    ("Know-It-All," Album)
  • Alessia
    ("Alessia's Quest," Novel)
  • Alessia Castelnuovo
    ("Beneath the Lion's Gaze," Novel)
  • Alessia Fiore
    ("The Italian Job," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Alessia?

Alessia means “defender” or “protector.” It’s a name fit for someone with a strong and caring personality. People named Alessia tend to be compassionate leaders who naturally stand up for others and make sure everyone feels safe.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alessia?

Alessia comes from Italy and is derived from the Greek name Alexios, which means “defender” or “helper.” This name evolved through Latin and into Italian, where it gained popularity as a feminine form of Alessio.

Alessia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alessia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4362021#3532022#3012023
Top 3 Rankings#3012023#3532022#4362021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alessia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023301
(+52 from 2022)
1021
(+123 from 2022)
0.05837
2022353
(+83 from 2021)
898
(+181 from 2021)
0.05008
2021436
(+67 from 2020)
717
(+116 from 2020)
0.04002
2020503
(+6 from 2019)
601
(-16 from 2019)
0.03400
2019509
(+69 from 2018)
617
(+84 from 2018)
0.03363
2018578
(+47 from 2017)
533
(+60 from 2017)
0.02866
2017625
(+205 from 2016)
473
(+128 from 2016)
0.02504
2016830
(+340 from 2015)
345
(+130 from 2015)
0.01782
20151170
(+51 from 2014)
215
(+15 from 2014)
0.01102
20141221
(-3 from 2013)
200
(+3 from 2013)
0.01022
20131218
(+156 from 2012)
197
(+27 from 2012)
0.01022
20121374
(-12 from 2011)
170
(+1 from 2011)
0.00877
20111362
(+73 from 2010)
169
(+10 from 2010)
0.00872
20101435
(-61 from 2009)
159
(-14 from 2009)
0.00811
20091374
(+165 from 2008)
173
(+23 from 2008)
0.00854
20081539
(-81 from 2007)
150
(-10 from 2007)
0.00720
20071458
(+102 from 2006)
160
(+21 from 2006)
0.00756
20061560
(+334 from 2005)
139
(+37 from 2005)
0.00665
20051894
(-138 from 2004)
102
(-7 from 2004)
0.00503
20041756
(+102 from 2003)
109
(+10 from 2003)
0.00540
20031858
(+110 from 2002)
99
(+10 from 2002)
0.00493
20021968
(-67 from 2001)
89
(-2 from 2001)
0.00451
20011901
(-74 from 2000)
91
(-3 from 2000)
0.00459
20001827
(+480 from 1999)
94
(+30 from 1999)
0.00471
19992307
(-161 from 1998)
64
(-3 from 1998)
0.00329
19982146
(+549 from 1997)
67
(+21 from 1997)
0.00346
19972695
(-355 from 1996)
46
(-10 from 1996)
0.00241
19962340
(+682 from 1995)
56
(+18 from 1995)
0.00292
19953022
(+514 from 1994)
38
(+7 from 1994)
0.00198
19943536
(+240 from 1993)
31
(+3 from 1993)
0.00159
19933776
(-357 from 1992)
28
(-4 from 1992)
0.00142
19923419
(+637 from 1991)
32
(+7 from 1991)
0.00160
19914056
(-900 from 1990)
25
(-10 from 1990)
0.00123
19903156
(+1201 from 1989)
35
(+14 from 1989)
0.00170
19894357
(+483 from 1988)
21
(+4 from 1988)
0.00105
19884840
(+233 from 1987)
17
(+2 from 1987)
0.00088
19875073
(+4472 from 1986)
15
(+9 from 1986)
0.00080
19869545
(-5263 from 1985)
6
(-12 from 1985)
0.00033
19854282
(+940 from 1984)
18
(+5 from 1984)
0.00097
19845222
(-537 from 1983)
13
(-2 from 1983)
0.00072
19834685
(-519 from 1982)
15
(-3 from 1982)
0.00084
19824166
(+3243 from 1981)
18
(+10 from 1981)
0.00099
19817409
(-620 from 1980)
8
(-1 from 1980)
0.00045
19806789
(-95 from 1979)
9
No change from 1979
0.00051
19796694
(+3057 from 1978)
9
(+4 from 1978)
0.00052
19789751
(-1308 from 1977)
5
(-1 from 1977)
0.00030
19778443
(-3818 from 1967)
6
(-3 from 1967)
0.00036
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19674625
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00052
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0
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0.0000
19640
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0
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0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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19580
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19570
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19560
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American States Popularity Rankings for Alessia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2052021#1202022#1632023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3572021#2792022#2522023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2472021#2002022#1582023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3802021#2942022#2042023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1202021#1142022#1032023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3752021#3512022#2922023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3772021#3432022#4302023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1862021#1292022#1022023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3482021#2512022#4282023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2862021#2682022#1772023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6352021#3162022#2622023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6472021#4122022#3362023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#12492021#7022022#8732023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4292021#3612022#2592023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5952021#9192022#5382023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6922021#4352022#8122023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6522021#6882022#5062023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3672021#6872022#3752023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5932021#5302022#5062023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2642021#5102022#2902023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6932021#10472022#6412023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6212021#6082022#6022023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6102017#7162020#5342023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5622019#6892022#2712023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5412020#7912021#4282023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8372021#6622022#5212023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3132022#2502023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7272020#5372023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5722020#4892022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5662021

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6782023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4992022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5332023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7072023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1812020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1702023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4062023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2322023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3202022

Popularity Rankings for Alessia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Romania

Romania flagRomania#172011#202012

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#302020#372021#462022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#512020#572021#852022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1362017#1642018#1482019

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1432020#1632021#1642022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1482021#1582022#1712023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1962021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1992021#2472022#4892023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2402022#3412023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2532019#2522020#2932021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2912020#2582021#2782022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4422021#4702022#2632023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2632019#3972020#3502021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#4582022#3392023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4002017#5742018#4192019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alessia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Modern usage shows Alessia predominantly chosen for girls, aligning with its soft and melodic sound that many associate with femininity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alessia

Alessia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Alessia Cara (Singer, born 1996): A Canadian singer-songwriter famous for her hits like "Here" and "Scars to Your Beautiful."
  • Alessia Marcuzzi (TV Host, born 1972): An Italian television presenter and actress known for hosting numerous popular TV shows.
  • Alessia Filippi (Swimmer, born 1987): An Italian swimmer who has won medals in various international competitions, including the Olympics.
  • Alessia Zecchini (Freediver, born 1992): An Italian freediver who has set multiple world records in the sport.
  • Alessia Russo (Soccer Player, born 1999): An English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and the England national team.
  • Alessia Fabiani (Model, born 1976): An Italian model and television personality who has appeared in several beauty contests and TV programs.
  • Alessia Trost (Athlete, born 1993): An Italian high jumper who has competed in European and World Championships.
  • Alessia Cara ("Know-It-All," 2015 Album): Features hit songs like "Here" and "Scars to Your Beautiful."
  • Alessia ("Alessia's Quest," 2017 Novel): A young girl's adventurous journey to find her true purpose.
  • Alessia Castelnuovo ("Beneath the Lion's Gaze," 2010 Novel): A character who plays a crucial role in the unfolding historical drama.
  • Alessia Fiore ("The Italian Job," 2003 Film): A skilled hacker who aids in a high-stakes heist.
  • Alessia ("Alessia's Dream," 2019 Film): Chronicles the life of a woman chasing her dreams against all odds.
  • Alessia Alviti ("The Bold and the Beautiful," 1987 TV Series): A recurring character entangled in the show's intricate plots.
  • Alessia Marina (Campania, Italy): A charming coastal area in southern Italy featuring beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters.
  • Alessia Park (Lisbon, Portugal): A scenic urban park in Lisbon, offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Alessia River (Piemonte, Italy): A river flowing through the Piemonte region, known for its picturesque surroundings.
  • Alessia Gardens (Ontario, Canada): A public garden in Ontario featuring diverse plant species and serene walking paths.
  • Alessia Village (Tuscany, Italy): A small traditional village in the Tuscany region, famous for its historic architecture and local culture.
  • Alessia Point (Western Australia, Australia): A coastal point in Western Australia offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean.

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