US Popularity:2583
Origin:Italian
Meaning:Defender
Alessa is a girl's given name of Italian origin. It is a shortened version of Alessandra, which in turn stems from the Greek name Alexandra, meaning "defender." The masculine form Alexander is synonymous with Greece, from mythology to the 4th-century Kng of Macedonia and powerful commander, Alexander the Great. Alessa, with its syllabic softness and gentle lilt, appears a million miles from fierce and powerful fighters! But under your loving influence, she is bound to protect and defend others with love and confidence.

Alessa Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alessa is currently #3365 on The Bump
Girl:Alessa is currently #1505 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alessa is currently #2583 in U.S. births
Girl:Alessa is currently #983 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2583
in 2022
+ 304
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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