What does Alessia mean?
Alessia is an Italian name meaning “defender,” related to Alexander.
What does Elisa mean?
Elisa is an Italian short form of Elisabetta, “God is my oath.”
Alessia vs Elisa
Which is more popular?
Alessia is more popular than Elisa today: about 937 US babies were given the name Alessia in 2025, compared with 674 named Elisa.
| Alessia | Elisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Defender | God is my oath |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-LES-see-ah | eh-LEE-zah |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1967 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2024 (1,122) | 2012 (849) |
| In 2025 | 937 | 674 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Alessia
Elisa
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Alessia | Elisa |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,302 | 4,236 |
| 2010s | 3,080 | 6,579 |
| 2000s | 1,206 | 5,373 |
| 1990s | 422 | 5,569 |
| 1980s | 140 | 6,739 |
| 1970s | 20 | 6,020 |
| 1960s | 9 | 6,196 |
| 1950s | 0 | 2,720 |
| 1940s | 0 | 1,044 |
| 1930s | 0 | 1,056 |
| 1920s | 0 | 1,129 |
| 1910s | 0 | 560 |
| 1900s | 0 | 219 |
| 1890s | 0 | 128 |
| 1880s | 0 | 93 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alessia or Elisa more popular?
Alessia is more popular than Elisa today: about 937 US babies were given the name Alessia in 2025, compared with 674 named Elisa.
What is the difference between Alessia and Elisa?
Alessia means Defender (Italian origin), while Elisa means God is my oath (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Alessia or Elisa?
In US records, Alessia first appears in 1967 and Elisa in 1880, so Elisa has the longer recorded history.