Alessia is a mostly Italian or Greek feminine form of the male given name Alessio, Italian form of Alexius. It is a popular name for females in Italy and was the second most popular name for Italian girls born in 2006. The name Alessia is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning "defending warrior". The name-day for Alessia is January 9th, the day the French Catholic Saint Alix Le Clerc, who is also known as Alessia Le Clerc, died in 1622.
