What is the origin of the name Alessa?

Alessa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Alessa?

Alessa is currently ranked #1678 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alessa?

Alessa is pronounced ah-LESS-ah.

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Alessa

ah-LESS-ah

Popularity

#1678

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,900

Peak Year

#174 in 2016

First Recorded

1970

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A short form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind' and derived from the Greek name Alexandros.

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Alex Ally Lessa Ali

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Alex Ally Lessa Ali

Spelling Variations

Alessia Alexa Alexia

Similar Names

Alexandra Isabella Eliza Olivia

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentLoyalCreative

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