Willa is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #423 in 2024 with 729 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 889 births ranking #356. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,982.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,213 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.