| Meaning | defender of mankind |
| Origin | Greek, Italian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-les-sa |
About Alessa
Alessa whispers rather than shouts, yet leaves a lasting impression through its understated elegance. This name combines simplicity with sophistication, offering a streamlined beauty that appeals to minimalist sensibilities. The double-s creates a gentle hissing sound that's both distinctive and pleasing, while the name's overall brevity makes it easy to say, spell, and remember.
Parents drawn to Alessa typically appreciate refined aesthetics and timeless style. The name suits a wide range of personalities—from quiet contemplatives to energetic performers—adapting beautifully to whoever wears it. It carries a European sensibility that feels worldly without being pretentious. Alessa ages exceptionally well, maintaining its appeal from childhood through adulthood, never limiting or defining its bearer.
Variations of Name Alessa
| Alessandra |
| Alessia |
| Alexia |
| Alejandra |
Names Similar to Alessa
| Alessia |
| Alessandra |
| Alexa |
| Alexandria |
| Alexandra |
| Alexis |
| Alicia |
| Alice |
| Alisa |
| Alyssa |
| Alina |
| Alana |
Nicknames for Alessa
| Ally |
| Lessie |
| Ali |
| Essa |
Famous People Named Alessa
| Alessa Quizon | Hawaiian professional surfer |
| Alessa Meserole | American actress and filmmaker |
| Alessa Savage | British adult film actress |
| Alessa Pichelli | Italian weightlifter |
| Alessa Lanot | Filipino artist and crafter |
| Alessa Brava | Spanish singer and songwriter |
| Alessa Novelli | Italian model and beauty pageant titleholder |
| Alessa Peruzzi | Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts |
| Alessa Matilde | Brazilian musician and composer |
| Alessa Darbinyan | Armenian painter |
| Alessa Caprice | British fashion designer |
| Alessa Serpa | Portuguese handball player |
| Alessa Shah | Pakistani actress |
| Alessa Becker | German equestrian athlete |
| Alessa Rogers | American soccer player |
| Alessa Sufia | Bangladeshi poet and writer |
| Alessa Lee | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Alessa Young | American model and television personality |
| Alessa Klingenberg | German softball player |
Characters Named Alessa
| Alessa Gillespie | Character in the video game "Silent Hill" |
| Alessa Woo | Character in the TV series "Alexa & Katie" |
| Alessa Enrile | Character in the novel "Ghost Bride" by Yangsze Choo |
| Alessa King | Character in the TV series "Power" |
| Alessa Wagner | Character in the movie "The Marine 5 - Battleground" |
| Alessa Romano | Character in the TV series "Vanity Fair" |
| Alessa Drake | Character in the novel "Rising Storm" by Erin Hunter |
| Alessa Harper | Character in the TV series "Bull" |
| Alessa Moss | Character in the movie "Sharknado 5 - Global Swarming" |
| Alessa Clarke | Character in the TV series "Coronation Street" |
| Alessa Reid | Character in the movie "A Wish for Christmas" |
| Alessa Stone | Character in the TV series "Stalker" |
| Alessa Garcia | Character in the movie "Zombie Apocalypse" |
| Alessa Wells | Character in the TV series "The Blacklist" |
| Alessa Ramirez | Character in the movie "Blood Father" |
| Alessa James | Character in the TV series "The Royals" |
| Alessa Barnes | Character in the movie "Return to Sleepaway Camp" |
| Alessa Clark | Character in the TV series "American Gothic" |
| Alessa Martinez | Character in the movie "The Call" |
| Alessa Patel | Character in the TV series "New Amsterdam" |