How Common is the First Name Willa?
We estimate that there are 18,130 people named Willa who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Willa is the 981st most common for women, and the 1,716th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Willa?
The average person named Willa is 30.18 years old.
Is Willa a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
742 people named Willa were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 422nd most popular name for girls, and the 862nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Willa peaked in 1932, when it was the 273rd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Willa a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Willa is almost exclusively a female name. More than 99.9% of people named Willa are female.
Popularity of Willa in England
In 2020, Willa was the 970th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.