What does Alessia mean?
Alessia is an Italian name meaning “defender,” related to Alexander.
What does Serena mean?
Serena comes from the Latin for “serene” or “calm.”
Alessia vs Serena
Which is more popular?
Serena is more popular than Alessia today: about 942 US babies were given the name Serena in 2025, compared with 937 named Alessia.
| Alessia | Serena | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Defender | Serene, calm |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-LES-see-ah | seh-REH-nah |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1967 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2024 (1,122) | 2000 (1,504) |
| In 2025 | 937 | 942 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Alessia
Serena
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Alessia | Serena |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,302 | 5,054 |
| 2010s | 3,080 | 7,331 |
| 2000s | 1,206 | 10,634 |
| 1990s | 422 | 8,444 |
| 1980s | 140 | 5,263 |
| 1970s | 20 | 4,844 |
| 1960s | 9 | 2,568 |
| 1950s | 0 | 1,055 |
| 1940s | 0 | 595 |
| 1930s | 0 | 354 |
| 1920s | 0 | 406 |
| 1910s | 0 | 359 |
| 1900s | 0 | 218 |
| 1890s | 0 | 184 |
| 1880s | 0 | 141 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alessia or Serena more popular?
Serena is more popular than Alessia today: about 942 US babies were given the name Serena in 2025, compared with 937 named Alessia.
What is the difference between Alessia and Serena?
Alessia means Defender (Italian origin), while Serena means Serene, calm (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Alessia or Serena?
In US records, Alessia first appears in 1967 and Serena in 1880, so Serena has the longer recorded history.