Alessa is a Greek name for girls. The meaning is `protector of the people` The name Alessa is most commonly given to American girls. The name sounds like: Alesia, Alessia, Allessa, Alessi, Alyssa, Alissa, Aleesa Similar names are: Anessa, Alesta, Alesha Found on https://www.pregnology.com/names/girls/Alessa