Willa

Willa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 729 girls in the United States.

Willa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Willa

Willa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Willa first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #274 in 1932, and in 2024 729 babies received the name — 32,077 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Willa in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#274 in 1932
Peak year
2019
Babies named Willa in 2024
729
Total since 1880
32,077

Willa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#670 in 2024
Babies named Willa in 2025
52
Total since 1996
600

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Willa mean?

The meaning of Willa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Willa a boy or girl name?

Willa is a girl name. In 2024, 729 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Willa?

Willa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Willa?

Willa first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #274 in 1932, and 729 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].