Willa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1958 in 1997 with 8 recorded births. This places Willa in the top 39% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 57 births ranking #670. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 36,648 girls born was named Willa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Willa is a warm vintage name linked to strong-willed protection. It feels simple, grounded, and increasingly stylish.
The name has returned through the wider revival of old-fashioned names that sound gentle but are structurally strong. Its literary and surname-neighbouring feel adds to its appeal.