When you hear the name Alessia, you probably first think of pop star Alessia Cara. This singer may have helped to bring Alessia to the top 1,000 list in 2016, however. Despite the relative newness of the name in America, it has been used in Italy for centuries.

Meaning of the name Alessia:

Italian: defending warrior, defender

Origin of the name Alessia:

Alessia is a baby name that has been used in Italy for many generations. It became the culture's version of the Greek baby name, Alexis. The latter comes from the Greek word “alexo.”

Symbolism of the name Alessia:

The Greek word “alexo” that Alessia and Alexis can trace their origins back to means “to defend” or “to help.” Alexis itself, therefore, is translated to “defender.” Alessia now has the same meaning as the ancient Greek name.

Style of the name Alessia:

Traditional

Gender of the name Alessia:

Alessia is a fun and sweet baby name option for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Aden:

a-LEHS-sya

Number of syllables in the name Alessia:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Alessia:

Alessia feels like a name for someone who will be sweet and kind. It has a bit of a spunky personality to it too, making it a fun option.

Alternative spellings for the name Alessia:

  • Alessya
  • Allessia
  • Allessya
  • Alesia
  • Alesya

Nicknames for the name Alessia:

Popularity of the name Alessia:

Alessia has only been a top 1,000 name in America for the last five years. It ranked at number 829 in 2016. As of 2020, Alessia is almost a top 500 name at rank 501.

Related names for the name Alessia:

Great middle names for Alessia and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Alessia:

Alessias in popular culture:

  • Alessia Vaughan (character from “Italian Summer”)