Willa
Willa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Willa
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Derived from Wilhelmina and recoined in the 19th century in America based on the male given names Will and William.
How popular is Willa?
Since 1880, 32,824 girls and 24 boys in the U.S. have been named Willa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #274 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #3511 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #422 for girls, with 742 babies given the name.
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Willa FAQ
What does the name Willa mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. Derived from Wilhelmina and recoined in the 19th century in America based on the male given names Will and William.
What is the origin of the name Willa?
Willa is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Willa?
Since 1880, 32,824 girls and 24 boys in the U.S. have been named Willa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #274 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #3511 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #422 for girls, with 742 babies given the name.
Is Willa a boy or girl name?
Willa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 32,824 girls and 24 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.