Alessia
How to say it: uh-LESS-ee-uh · /əˈlɛsiə/
Italian feminine form of Alessio; from Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend, to protect'.
Alessia was the 341st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 937 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #223 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #341 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 937 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,421 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #223 |
| In France, 2025 | #431 among girls’ names, 95 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging mainly in recent decades, Alessia found its peak in the 2020s. Still holding there, it looks set to climb further.
What goes with it
Gentle and breathy with a soft finish, Alessia feels light. Chiara makes a natural companion.
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Nicknames
- Alessi
- Alessa
- Lexi
- Ali
- Lessi
Other spellings
Honouring a Alessia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alessia is about 1 in 143.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #431 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #286.
Famous people named Alessia
- Alessia Cara (born 1996)Italian-Canadian singer, songwriter and actress
- Alessia Russo (born 1999)English footballer
- Alessia Filippi (born 1987)Swimmer
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