Defender; Greek origin meaning "protector of mankind"
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Alessia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Defender; Greek origin meaning "protector of mankind"". Listed origin: Italian.
ah-LES-ee-ah
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In 2024, Alessia ranked #281 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #503 |
| 2021 | #436 |
| 2022 | #353 |
| 2023 | #302 |
| 2024 | #281 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Alessia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Defender; Greek origin meaning "protector of mankind"". Listed origin: Italian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ah-LES-ee-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Alessia ranked #281 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Alessa, Sia. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Alessia Rose, Alessia Grace, Alessia Marie, Alessia Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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