Alessa

Alessa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 121 girls in the United States.

Alessa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alessa

Alessa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alessa first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1358 in 2016, and in 2024 121 babies received the name — 2,900 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alessa in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#1358 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Alessa in 2024
121
Total since 1880
2,900

Alessa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#1834 in 2016
Babies named Alessa in 2025
4
Total since 1996
163

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alessa mean?

The meaning of Alessa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alessa a boy or girl name?

Alessa is a girl name. In 2024, 121 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alessa?

Alessa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alessa?

Alessa first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #1358 in 2016, and 121 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].