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Alessia

ah-LESS-ee-ah

Popularity

#281

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

4

Origin

Italian

Total Births

9,238

Peak Year

#1,121 in 2024

First Recorded

1967

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Alessia is an Italian name meaning 'defending warrior' or 'defender of mankind.' It is a short form of Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alessia Cara

    Canadian singer and songwriter.

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Personality Traits

IntelligentCompassionateCreative

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