Will my child share the name Alessa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Alessa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alessa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alessa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alessa is declining: down 3,021 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,834 in 2016.

Is Alessa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Alessa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Alessa a popular baby name in the United States?

Alessa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Alessa

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Alessa is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alessa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Alessa

Alessa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2998 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1834 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

Alessa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alessa in their class.