US Popularity Rank: 644

Origin: German

Meaning: Defender; Noble; Truthful

Encourage baby to grow up to look out for others with this lyrical baby name. Alessia, a girl's name with Italian origins, means "defender." Additionally, it also has roots in Greek, meaning "truthful," and in German, meaning "noble," deriving from the likes of Alice and Alicia. This name's strong meaning pairs perfectly with its soft sound, thanks to that double "s" sound in the middle. If your little girl wants to find someone famous with the same name, point her in the direction of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara.