UK girl's name
Alesi
An Italian form of the name Alexis, meaning "helper" or "defender".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alesi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alesi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3409, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Alesi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alesi ranked #3409 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 girls were registered as Alesi.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alesi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3409
2002
Births in 2002
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Alesi mean?
The name Alesi has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "alesa," meaning "protector" or "guardian." This suggests that the name was initially given to children with the intention of bestowing upon them a sense of strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alesi can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions, which were discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, include the name "Alesiu," which is thought to be a variant spelling of Alesi.
During the Roman Empire, the name Alesi gained popularity among the upper classes, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Alesi Rufus, a Roman senator who lived in the 1st century AD and is mentioned in the writings of the historian Tacitus.
In the Middle Ages, the name Alesi became associated with the Christian faith, with several saints and religious figures bearing the name. One notable example is Saint Alesi of Arles, a 5th-century bishop who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in southern France.
Throughout history, there have been several individuals of note who have borne the name Alesi. These include Alesi Lamberti (1180-1231), an Italian poet and philosopher; Alesi de' Medici (1510-1537), an Italian noblewoman and daughter of the famous Medici family; and Alesi Piombo (1492-1557), an Italian painter and architect who was a contemporary of Michelangelo.
Another notable figure with the name Alesi was Alesi Galilei (1564-1642), an Italian mathematician and physicist who is best known for his support of the heliocentric theory of the solar system. He was also the father of the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei.
In more recent times, the name Alesi has been associated with the world of motorsports, with the Italian racing driver Alesi Alesi (born 1964) enjoying a successful career in Formula One during the 1990s.
Overall, the name Alesi has a rich and diverse history, spanning from its Etruscan origins to its adoption by various cultures and individuals throughout the centuries. Its meaning as a "protector" or "guardian" has endured, making it a name that continues to hold significance and appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alesi over time
The chart below shows babies named Alesi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alesi, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2002, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alesi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alesi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3409 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3223 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Alesi
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alesi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alesi in the UK right now?
In 2002, Alesi was ranked #3409 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alesi most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Alesi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alesi?
An Italian form of the name Alexis, meaning "helper" or "defender".
How many people are called Alesi in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Alesi across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.