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Alessya

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Pronounced uh-LES-yah /əˈlɛs.jə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Italian Alessia (from Greek Alexis/Alexandra), 'defender; protector; helper.' Warm and Italianate, with a soft -ya finish.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Italian name: Alessya means 'defender; protector' (said 'uh-LES-yah'). Soft and spirited.
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Origin MediumItalian, Greek
MeaningA spelling of the Italian Alessia (from Greek Alexis/Alexandra), 'defender; protector; helper.' Warm and Italianate, with a soft -ya finish.
U.S. rank (2025)#13284 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alessya is a spelling of Alessia, from the Greek root of Alexandra, 'defender; protector.' It reads warm and Italianate — rare in the U.S. in this form (said 'uh-LES-yah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., beside Alessia and Alexa. Rare, spirited, and warm.

Did you know? Alessya spells the Italian Alessia — from the Greek behind Alexis and Alexandra — meaning 'defender; protector; helper,' a warm, spirited name with an Italianate lilt (said 'uh-LES-yah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Alessya — Alessia variant; Greek 'defender'

Variations

AlessiaAlessaAlesya

Nicknames

AleLessy

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If you like Alessya…

Alessia— the standard spelling
Alessandra— a like Alex- defender name
Alexa— a like 'defender' pick
Alina— a like soft Italianate name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alessya mean?

Alessya is a form of Alessia, from Greek roots meaning 'defender; protector; helper.'

How do you pronounce Alessya?

It's said uh-LES-yah /əˈlɛs.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alessya a boy or girl name?

Alessya is a girl's name.

How popular is Alessya?

Alessya is a rare name in the U.S.

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