Alessia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alessia is an Italian name derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender.' It evolved through various forms, including Alexandra and Alessandra. The name is modern and stylish, often associated with creativity, and has gained popularity in recent decades. Alessia does not have a biblical background, and notable people with this name include Alessia Cara and Alessia Marcuzzi.
The name Alessia is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alessia has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling 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, 'Alessia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10755th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4032nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1703rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 539th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alessia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alessia"
Pronunciation
/aˈlɛs.ja/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Alessia is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of men.' It is a feminine form that has evolved in Italian usage.
Meaning
defender
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Greek), Alexandra (Latin), Alessandra (Italian), Alessia (Italian)
Historical Usage
Alessia gained popularity in Italy during the late 20th century and has since spread to other countries, becoming a common name.
Variants & Derivatives
Alessandra, Alexandra, Lessie
Modern Popularity & Image
Alessia is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and elegance.
Famous People
Alessia Cara - Canadian singer and songwriter, Alessia Marcuzzi - Italian television presenter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alessia"
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 "Alessia"
"Alessia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10755th of 19264 | 38 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4032nd of 27321 | 376 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1703rd of 35406 | 1,881 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 539th of 30306 | 6,943 |
Regional Popularity of "Alessia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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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 "Alessia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
43.51% 1947th/4475 |
91.86% 4771st/5194 |
83.08% 5248th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.21% 2209th/4582 |
14.93% 771st/5164 |
28.83% 2108th/7313 |
27.21% 2031st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.39% 852nd/3984 |
6.44% 289th/4487 |
8.63% 589th/6822 |
8.73% 548th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alessia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alessia" 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.