US Popularity:644
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Greek, German
Meaning:Defender; Noble; Truthful
Encourage baby to grow up to look out for others with this lyrical baby name. Alessia, a girl's name with Italian origins, means "defender." Additionally, it also has roots in Greek, meaning "truthful," and in German, meaning "noble," deriving from the likes of Alice and Alicia. This name's strong meaning pairs perfectly with its soft sound, thanks to that double "s" sound in the middle. If your little girl wants to find someone famous with the same name, point her in the direction of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara.

Common Nicknames for Alessia

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Alessia are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Alessia?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alessia is currently #1120 on The Bump
Girl:Alessia is currently #805 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alessia is currently #644 in U.S. births
Girl:Alessia is currently #301 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#301
in 2023
+ 52
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 73, 74

  • Behind the Name, Alessia April 2019

  • Behind the Name, Alexis April 2021

  • Name Doctor, Alessia

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