Alessia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alessia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alessia?
Alessia is spelled A-L-E-S-S-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Alessia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alessia is derived from the Greek name Alexis, meaning “defender” or “helper.”
- Origin
- Alessia is commonly associated with Italian usage as a feminine form of Alexis or Alexander.
- Pronunciation
- ah-LESS-ee-ah · 4 syllables
Alessia Popularity in 2025
Rank#326
Recorded Births937
- Girls usage fell 44 places to #326 and recorded 185 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alessia Mean?
Alessia is derived from the Greek name Alexis, meaning “defender” or “helper.”
Origin: Alessia is commonly associated with Italian usage as a feminine form of Alexis or Alexander.
How Do You Pronounce Alessia?
Pronunciationah-LESS-ee-ah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Alessia?
- History
- The name Alessia has been used in Italian-speaking regions and has appeared in various naming records since the late 20th century.
Alessia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 937 | #326 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,122 | #282 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,025 | #303 |
| 2022 | Girls | 899 | #353 |
| 2021 | Girls | 717 | #436 |
| 2020 | Girls | 602 | #503 |
| 2019 | Girls | 618 | #509 |
| 2018 | Girls | 533 | #579 |
| 2017 | Girls | 473 | #625 |
| 2016 | Girls | 345 | #831 |
| 2015 | Girls | 215 | #1,170 |
| 2014 | Girls | 200 | #1,221 |
| 2013 | Girls | 198 | #1,210 |
| 2012 | Girls | 170 | #1,374 |
| 2011 | Girls | 169 | #1,363 |
| 2010 | Girls | 159 | #1,436 |
| 2009 | Girls | 173 | #1,374 |
| 2008 | Girls | 150 | #1,539 |
| 2007 | Girls | 160 | #1,459 |
| 2006 | Girls | 139 | #1,560 |
| 2005 | Girls | 102 | #1,894 |
| 2004 | Girls | 109 | #1,756 |
| 2003 | Girls | 99 | #1,858 |
| 2002 | Girls | 89 | #1,968 |
When Was Alessia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
1,122 recorded births
National rank #282
2023 · Girls
1,025 recorded births
National rank #303
2025 · Girls
937 recorded births
National rank #326
2022 · Girls
899 recorded births
National rank #353
Where Alessia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #96 | 73 |
| CT | #130 | 23 |
| NY | #133 | 121 |
| FL | #201 | 93 |
| MA | #207 | 27 |
| IL | #221 | 45 |
| AZ | #233 | 29 |
| CA | #254 | 131 |