Willa
4 countries#422 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Willa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
32,848 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #422 · peaked in 2019 with 889 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Missouri, Tennessee, California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
431 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 2018 with 47 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
417 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1069 · peaked in 2018 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
27 births recorded 2012–2020 · peaked in 2012 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
14 births recorded 2015–2024 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Willa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1788 | — |
| 2007 | #1233 | ↑555 |
| 2008 | #1057 | ↑176 |
| 2009 | #1032 | ↑25 |
| 2010 | #951 | ↑81 |
| 2011 | #981 | ↓30 |
| 2012 | #716 | ↑265 |
| 2013 | #697 | ↑19 |
| 2014 | #551 | ↑146 |
| 2015 | #480 | ↑71 |
| 2016 | #461 | ↑19 |
| 2017 | #453 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #383 | ↑70 |
| 2019 | #356 | ↑27 |
| 2020 | #349 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #351 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #395 | ↓44 |
| 2023 | #429 | ↓34 |
| 2024 | #423 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #422 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Willa
Is Willa a popular name?
Yes — Willa currently ranks #422 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Willa more common for boys or girls?
Willa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Willa most popular?
Willa peaked in 2019 in United States, with 889 recorded births that year.
Is Willa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Willa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #492 in 1880 to #422 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Willa?
At least 33,306 babies have been recorded with the name Willa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Willa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Willa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Willa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Willa include Melissa, Dorothy, Opal, Marceline.
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