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