Willa

Rank 396th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Willa was 396th most popular baby name for girls and 815th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 785 babies were named Willa in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,292 babies in the United States were named Willa. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Willa is around 14 to 30 years old.

The name "Willa" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Willa is Will.

Willa Meaning & Origin

The name Willa is of German origin and means "resolute protection," suggesting someone who is determined, strong, and caring.

The name Willa is described as adventurous, humorous and spirited.

Pronunciation

Willa is pronounced wih-luh in English. The name Willa has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Willa

The name 'Willa' is shared by several notable personalities in the field of literature, including the Pulitzer Prize Winning American author Willa Cather.

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