Rising since 1987, #326 for girls today.
Popularity of Alessia since 1967
Babies named Alessia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 422 |
| 2000s | 1,206 |
| 2010s | 3,080 |
| 2020s | 5,302 |
Meaning & origin
Alessia entered U.S. records in 1967, reflecting Italian immigrant influence, but remained rare until the late 1980s. Since 1987, it has been on a steady upward trajectory, with its peak year so far in 2024. As of 2025, it ranks 326th nationally, with roughly 1 in 1,715 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity is especially concentrated in states with large Italian-American communities, including New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York. The name's elegant, melodic sound and connection to the strong meaning "defender of mankind" have fueled its modern appeal. The rising trajectory suggests Alessia is becoming a more familiar choice, fitting a trend for feminine Italian names that feel both classic and fresh.
Alessia is the Italian feminine form of Alessio, which derives from the Greek name Alexios, meaning "to defend" or "to help." The name is ultimately rooted in the Greek alexein (to defend), and was borne by several early saints, including Saint Alexius of Rome. It became widely used in Italy and gained international popularity in the late 20th century.
Where Alessia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alessia” around the world
Where Alessia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
115
babies in 2024
Quebec
21
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lessie, Lia
Variants: Alexia
Sibling names for Alessia
Names that share Alessia's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Giulia, Chiara, Isabella, Martina, Antonella, Giada, Gianna, Siena, Analise, Annalia, Bianka, Fiorella, Gabriele, Michela, Mirella, Romana, Adessa, Ariele, Byanca, Elecia, Gianina, Giorgia, Ilaria, Lexani, Maresa, Marilena, Miliani, Venezia, Anelia, Annalina, Antania, Benelli, Beretta, Brisia, Caramia, Elasia, Franceska, Genova, Grazia, Lucciana, Melessia, Milanni, Valecia, Vanessia, Ziomara, Amariz, Pietra, Amarisa, Anessia, Avella, Elianni, Enrica, Filippa, Giordana, Jacqueli, Marzia, Messina, Natalyia, Telesia, Tiziana
Brothers: Luca, Matteo, Alessandro, Marco, Francesco, Amadeus, Danilo, Enzo, Federico, Gian, Mauro, Nino, Renzo, Adalberto, Ciro, Eligio, Ezio, Fabio, Fausto, Flavio, Gianluca, Nicolo, Sandro, Alesandro, Amelio, Amonte, Damiano, Davide, Diangelo, Fabricio, Georgio, Gianmarco, Isaia, Leovanni, Lorenso, Niccolo, Olando, Ovidio, Piero, Primo, Alfio, Altonio, Deluca, Edoardo, Eliano, Emanuele, Gianlucca, Giovan, Giulian, Ilario, Lissandro, Maurio, Romano, Livio, Nicandro, Alesso, Amaro, Caetano, Ennio, Giano, Giordano, Javanni, Luchiano, Mikele, Milano, Raffael, Tullio
Names like Alessia
Names whose popularity has moved with Alessia's over the last 50 years.
