NAME PROFILE
Willa
Willa is the feminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protector.' it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, thoughtful, and deeply creative.
Key Stats
| Total births | 32,848 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%NC — 21%IL — 20%KY — 19%MO — 19%
Notable People
Willa Cather (Author) · Willa Ford (Singer) · Willa Holland (Actress) · Willa Fitzgerald (Actress) · Willa Muir (Author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Willie
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