Alessia
Meaning: Defender, protector
Origin: Greek (via Italian)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Italy: #8
Total births: 105,896
History: Feminine form of Alessio, from Greek 'alexein' meaning to defend. Rose to great popularity in Italy during the 1990s and 2000s.
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| Current rank (2024) | #58 |
| Babies named Alessia in 2024 | 616 |
| Total recorded in Italy | 105,896 |
| Peak year | 2000 (9,377 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1999–2024 (26 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 33 spots |
Frequently asked about Alessia
What does the name Alessia mean?
Alessia means “Defender, protector” from Greek (via Italian) roots.
What is the origin of the name Alessia?
Alessia has Greek (via Italian) origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender, protector”.
How popular is Alessia in Italy?
Alessia ranked #58 in Italy in 2024 — given to 616 babies that year.
When was Alessia most popular?
Alessia peaked in 2000 with 9,377 babies registered that year in Italy.
Is Alessia a boy or girl name?
Alessia is predominantly a girls' name in Italy — over 90% of Alessias in registered births are female.
Is the name Alessia rising or falling in popularity?
Alessia has fallen 33 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Italy — from #25 in 2019 to #58 in 2024.
How long has Alessia been recorded in Italy?
Alessia appears in birth records in Italy across 26 years — from 1999 through 2024.