Alessa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alessa has Italian roots and means 'defender of mankind'. It evolved from Alexandra through Alessandra. Alessa reflects traits of strength and femininity. It does not have biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century as a contemporary choice. Variants include Alessandra and Alexandra, and notable people with this name contribute to its modern image.
The name Alessa is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alessa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alessa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12316th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5760th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2731st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1559th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alessa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alessa"
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛsə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Alessa is derived from the Italian name Alessandra, which is the feminine form of Alessandro, meaning 'defender of mankind'.
Meaning
defender of mankind
Language Evolution
Alexandra, Alessandra, Alessa
Historical Usage
Alessa gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of traditional names like Alessandra.
Variants & Derivatives
Alessandra, Alexandra, Ally, Lessa
Modern Popularity & Image
Alessa is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Alessa De Rosa (Italian actress), Alessa Ferrer (Spanish artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alessa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alessa"
"Alessa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12316th of 19264 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5760th of 27321 | 226 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2731st of 35406 | 955 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1559th of 30306 | 1,693 |
Regional Popularity of "Alessa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alessa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.24% 2806th/4582 |
52.03% 2687th/5164 |
34.38% 2514th/7313 |
31.53% 2353rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.38% 2087th/3984 |
40.34% 1810th/4487 |
21.28% 1452nd/6822 |
19.92% 1250th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alessa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alessa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.