Willa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #933 in 2017 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 57 births ranking #670. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 7,477 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.