Willa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3361 in 1996 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 889 births ranking #356. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 50,085 girls born was named Willa. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.