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