The baby name Willa is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced WIL-uh.
The baby name Willa is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced WIL-uh.
Willa is German, Germanic in Origin.
Willa is a Germanic feminine name, usually a short form of Wilhelmina and ultimately tied to Old High German Wilhelm, earlier Willahelm. That compound joins wil(l)io, will or desire, with helm, helmet, by extension protection. The final -a gives Willa the shape of a feminine hypocoristic rather than a full compound, so its literal sense is inherited from the William-Wilhelm family: will, desire, and protective helmet.
Medieval records include aristocratic bearers such as Willa of Tuscany, queen consort in tenth-century Italy, while modern English use is closely associated with the American novelist Willa Cather, born Wilella Sibert Cather. In the United States the name ranked regularly before the 1960s, nearly disappeared, then returned to the Top 1000 in 2010 and reached the Top 500 in 2015. Related forms include Wilhelmina, Wilma, Wilhelmine, and Guillermina.
| Willa Holland Willa Holland is an American actress best known for her role as Thea Queen on the television series Arrow. She also appeared in The O.C. and Gossip Girl, showcasing her talent in various popular TV shows. | Willa Fitzgerald Willa Fitzgerald is an American actor best known for her role as Emma Duval in the MTV series Scream. She has also appeared in the Amazon series Alpha House and the USA Network's drama series Royal Pains. Her performances have showcased her versatility and talent in both television and film. | Willa Ford Willa Ford is an American actress and singer who gained fame with her hit single 'I Wanna Be Bad' in 2001. She also appeared in the horror film 'Friday the 13th' in 2009. Besides her music and acting career, Willa has worked as a television host and interior designer. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2024 | #1 | — | 911 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| CN | 0 | #83 | 4 | 3,857 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2020 | #179 | 2 | 1,663 |
| PL | 0 | #209 | 4 | 2,600 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #211 | 14 | 7,146 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #218 | 68 | 2,795 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #259 | 5 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #281 | 9 | 8,139 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #315 | 35 | 8,829 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #332 | 9 | 6,459 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #341 | 14 | 5,096 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #356 | 3 | 7,678 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #362 | 729 | 8,487 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #392 | 3 | 3,215 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #423 | 7 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #436 | 12 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #552 | 8 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #583 | 33 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #624 | 9 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #714 | 38 | 12,213 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #722 | 17 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #821 | 6 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #918 | 24 | 12,708 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #983 | 12 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #999 | 143 | 25,928 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,113 | 66 | 25,619 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,162 | 15 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
Willa is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:
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